Investor-grade market analytics for Topeka, Kansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$220,299
+1.8% year-over-year
7.0%
gross annual
+1.8%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+1.8% year-over-year
18/100
Very LowNet migration: Bottom 16% nationally
In-migrants avg $50,946 AGI vs out-migrants $53,000
Opportunity Zone Market
8 ZIP codes in Topeka are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Topeka, KS is in a stabilization phase with 1.8% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.23x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.02% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Topeka, KS's primary climate exposure is wind storms (35/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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