Topeka means a “place where we dug potatoes” or “good place to dig potatoes” in Kansa-Orange. Historically the name Topeka, for what is now called the Kansas River, was first recorded as a place name was way back in 1826. The founders chose the name for the city as it was “novel, of Indian origin, and euphonious of sound.” Agriculture, manufacturing, and government services have been the primary source of Topeka’s economy. The city has been famous because of the United States Supreme Court landmark decision for Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, which declared, and overturned the Plessy v Ferguson, that the racial segregation in public schools is deemed to be unconstitutional. Topeka’s crime rate has decreased over the past few years, which has been credited to excellent communication between the law enforcement agencies, the media, and it’s active community involvement that aims towards the city’s success.
Topeka, Kansas Houses for Sale
Topeka, KS Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
257,932
+82%
MEDIAN
260,530
+102%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Topeka Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
121
-12%
NEW
128
-35%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
36
+535%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 285 | |
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Police Civilians | 45 | |
Total Arrests | 21 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 128 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 0.70 | |
National Rank | 70th | |
Statewide Rank | 4th |
Local Statistics
Population | 124,558 | (-0.01%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,925 | (9.35%) |
Criminal Offenses
Arson | 1 |
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Assault Offenses | 25 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 9 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 1 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 32 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 17 |
Fraud Offenses | 2 |
Homicide Offenses | 1 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 2 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 51 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 |
Robbery | 3 |
Sex Offenses | 4 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 2 |
Weapon Law Violations | 1 |