How many renters in Topeka, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.4% (±3.3 points) of renting households in Topeka, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.4% (±3.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.5% (±2.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Topeka
| Share of income spent on rent | Topeka | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±1.9 points) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±2.6 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±2.1 points) | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±1.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.5% (±2.9 points) | 36.4% | 34.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Topeka against Shawnee County, its state and the nation
| Topeka | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.4% (±3.3 points) | 44.1% (±3.2 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.5% (±2.9 points) | 36.4% (±2.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±1.3 points) | 27.6% (±1.2 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,661 (±$2,633) | $42,837 (±$2,455) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $979 (±$32) | $1,000 (±$30) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Topeka, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shawnee County (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Shawnee County, Topeka ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 1,310.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Topeka
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | — | 44.4% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Topeka Township | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 5.3 mi | 51.3% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tecumseh Township | 7.1 mi | 6.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Menoken Township | 8.1 mi | 100.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soldier Township | 8.5 mi | 50.6% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsport Township | 8.6 mi | 57.9% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Township | 9.7 mi | 0.0% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tecumseh Township, KS (6.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Shawnee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Willard | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Menoken Township | 100.0% (±107.6 points) |
| 3 | Williamsport Township | 57.9% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 51.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 5 | Soldier Township | 50.6% (±20.0 points) |
| 6 | Topeka | 44.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Auburn | 38.8% (±17.6 points) |
| 8 | Auburn Township | 35.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Silver Lake | 27.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Silver Lake Township | 27.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rossville | 27.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rossville Township | 27.2% (±17.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Shawnee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Topeka
Are renters in Topeka rent-burdened?
44.4% of renting households in Topeka pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Topeka spend on rent?
The median renting household in Topeka, KS spends 27.7% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topeka city, Kansas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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