As of 2012, Topeka's population is 127,473 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.99 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Topeka is $92,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.04 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Topeka's cost of living is 14.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Topeka public schools spend $4,958 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 10.4 students per teacher in Topeka. --------------------The unemployment rate in Topeka is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Topeka jobs have Decreased by 0.33 percent.
Ranked #31 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #115 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #197 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #325 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Topeka's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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