Housing by town in Shawnee County, Kansas
Shawnee County, Kansas has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,000 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $825 in 2015–2019 (+21.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Dover Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,708) and Silver Lake Township the lowest ($860).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,000 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 33.2%
- Median household income
- $67,104
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Shawnee County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $871 | 46.3% | $57,875 | $151,200 | $2,339 |
| Auburn Township | $897 | 18.7% | $89,023 | $238,300 | $3,332 |
| Dover Township | $1,708 | 5.6% | $112,679 | $290,100 | $3,683 |
| Grove Township (Shawnee County) | — | 0.0% | $130,096 | $334,400 | $5,030 |
| Menoken Township | — | 2.4% | $119,792 | $305,300 | $4,017 |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | $1,428 | 6.3% | $121,565 | $291,300 | $4,092 |
| Monmouth Township | — | 4.1% | $106,143 | $322,000 | $3,737 |
| Rossville | $930 | 45.2% | $54,318 | $154,600 | $2,324 |
| Rossville Township | $930 | 34.2% | $63,462 | $204,600 | $2,786 |
| Silver Lake | $860 | 26.9% | $56,834 | $169,300 | $2,637 |
| Silver Lake Township | $860 | 22.9% | $57,097 | $171,000 | $2,801 |
| Soldier Township | $1,096 | 9.6% | $99,994 | $243,600 | $3,223 |
| Tecumseh Township | $1,177 | 8.5% | $109,856 | $228,100 | $3,505 |
| Topeka | $979 | 41.0% | $56,956 | $144,200 | $2,132 |
| Topeka Township | — | 17.3% | $108,576 | $392,600 | $4,029 |
| Willard | — | 5.7% | $65,938 | — | — |
| Williamsport Township | $1,350 | 43.2% | $56,471 | $155,800 | $1,952 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,800 | $34,600 | $55,350 |
| 2 people | $23,750 | $39,550 | $63,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,500 | $71,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,400 | $79,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,350 | $91,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,300 | $98,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,250 | $104,350 |
How the places in Shawnee County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Shawnee County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,329 | 766 | 5,680 | 3,275 | 173,457 | 2 of 5 |
| 2024 | 1,178 | 671 | 5,067 | 2,887 | 175,530 | 2 of 5 |
| 2025 | 1,213 | 697 | 4,719 | 2,712 | 173,982 | 2 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Shawnee County recorded 1,213 violent and 4,719 property crimes, 697 and 2,712 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Shawnee County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka Police Department | 125,228 | 1,104 | 4,342 |
| Shawnee County Sheriff's Office | 48,754 | 109 | 377 |
| Silver Lake Police Department | 1,305 | — | — |
| Auburn Police Department | 1,271 | — | — |
| Rossville Police Department | 1,085 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Shawnee County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66614 | 32,538 | $1,016 | $194,100 | $71,377 | 32.7% |
| 66604 | 23,006 | $1,082 | $139,100 | $60,874 | 45.5% |
| 66605 | 20,891 | $884 | $170,500 | $59,106 | 29.5% |
| 66618 | 10,179 | $984 | $254,200 | $109,884 | 9.1% |
| 66607 | 9,965 | $801 | $46,400 | $29,797 | 51.3% |
| 66610 | 9,849 | $1,271 | $341,100 | $132,821 | 5.2% |
| 66606 | 9,842 | $999 | $130,600 | $57,169 | 42.3% |
| 66611 | 9,828 | $958 | $156,600 | $55,837 | 49.9% |
| 66617 | 8,903 | $1,154 | $232,900 | $86,761 | 21.0% |
| 66609 | 7,572 | $1,130 | $109,000 | $67,675 | 31.5% |
| 66616 | 6,212 | $1,078 | $82,900 | $51,893 | 30.7% |
| 66608 | 4,216 | $866 | $87,500 | $49,126 | 36.1% |
| 66619 | 3,217 | $1,350 | $89,900 | $51,528 | 59.5% |
| 66409 | 3,133 | — | $318,300 | $104,604 | 1.2% |
| 66402 | 3,100 | $879 | $260,900 | $88,427 | 18.6% |
| 66539 | 3,092 | $860 | $230,600 | $87,554 | 15.5% |
| 66542 | 3,019 | $1,118 | $234,700 | $108,218 | 14.1% |
| 66615 | 2,943 | $1,310 | $290,700 | $107,656 | 29.2% |
| 66603 | 1,830 | $698 | $107,900 | $44,688 | 70.9% |
| 66612 | 1,754 | $716 | — | $26,067 | 81.5% |
| 66533 | 1,595 | $930 | $195,100 | $62,237 | 33.4% |
| 66546 | 1,143 | $1,288 | $232,300 | $86,607 | 11.4% |
| 66621 | 442 | — | — | — | — |
| 66622 | 56 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Shawnee County
What is the crime rate in Shawnee County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Shawnee County recorded 697 violent and 2,712 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,213 violent and 4,719 property crimes in all).
Which place in Shawnee County has the highest rent?
Dover Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,708 (±$216) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Shawnee County has the lowest rent?
Silver Lake Township has the lowest median gross rent, $860 (±$69) a month.
What is the median rent in Shawnee County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Shawnee County is $1,000 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shawnee County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shawnee County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Topeka, KS MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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