Topeka, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 56,481 housing units in Topeka.
This represents a 3.3% growth from 54,664 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 56,149 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 332 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Topeka is about 60.8%.
Topeka's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%.
Average household size is 2.26 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Topeka were built after 1963.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 16.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median year structure was built | 1960 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $68,800 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $36,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $382 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.10% |
| Debt Free | 33.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.5% |
