Living in Topeka, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topeka · Census data 2020–2024
Topeka has 1,137 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $62,875 (13% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $141,700, the median rent is $916/month.
Topeka is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Topeka at a glance
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 32.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $62,875State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $141,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $916/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Topeka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Topeka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topeka the median home value is $141,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
Topeka median household income
The median household income in Topeka is $62,875 and the income per person is $26,307. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Topeka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.92
Topeka demographics
- Population
- 1,137
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 390
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topeka ›
Education in Topeka
6% of adults 25 and older in Topeka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topeka
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 49.4%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Topeka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 1,137 | $62,875 | $141,700 | $916 |
| Ligonier | 4,347 | $59,359 | $110,000 | $852 |
| Millersburg | 1,077 | $65,833 | $186,400 | $1,082 |
| Wolcottville | 1,143 | $53,625 | $95,800 | $867 |
| Shipshewana | 822 | $43,594 | $275,800 | $771 |
| Cromwell | 631 | $48,698 | $123,100 | $938 |
| Kimmell | 604 | $77,857 | $114,800 | — |
| Lagrange | 2,790 | $54,492 | $150,100 | $807 |
| Rome City | 1,182 | $71,016 | $265,900 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Topeka, IN?
The median household income in Topeka is $62,875, 13% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Topeka?
The median home value in Topeka is $141,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Topeka?
The median gross rent in Topeka is $916 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Topeka, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Topeka?
The median age in Topeka is 32.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Topeka?
The average commute to work in Topeka is 17 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topeka?
The unemployment rate in Topeka is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topeka?
6% of adults in Topeka have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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