Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - (Page 28) H ousing Housing in Topeka is a bargain when compared to many other cities its size or larger. Housing ranked below average (78 with 100 being average) in the 3rd Quarter 2008 ACCRA Cost of Living Study, indicating buyers can get a lot of house for a reasonable amount of money. Yet Topeka is considered one of the hottest housing markets in the United States, with an average sales price for a home typical of those purchased by middle managers of $150,075 (http://hpci.coldwellbanker.com). The 2007 single-family median sales price for existing homes in Topeka overall, according to the National Association of Realtors, was $103,300. New Residential Construction Permits in Topeka and Shawnee County Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Single Family Units 524 646 906 802 724 501 433 Multi-Family Permits 58 95 112 42 64 36 48 Comparable Home Price Information Average Sales Price for Given Criteria Topeka, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Houston, Texas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma $150,075 $153,221 $158,421 $165,000 Source: Topeka and Shawnee County Building Permits Springfield, Missouri Overland Park, Kansas St. Louis, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri $183,300 $215,650 $226,250 $229,000 Dallas, Texas San Diego, California Denver, Colorado $326,425 $542,500 $558,267 Prices represent the average sales price of sold listings that match the following criteria: Single-family dwelling of approximately 2,200 sq. ft., the kind a midlevel corporate manager might seek. * 2008 Data from Coldwell Banker Griffith and Blair Real Estate Corporation 28 Topek a Reloc at ion Gu ide 20 09 http://hpci.coldwellbanker.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 Contents Topeka's Pioneering Spirit Prevails During Turbulent Economic Times The Topeka & Shawnee County Library is "Your" Place Topeka Arts Community Grows Through ARTSConnect Topeka Bragging Rights History of Topeka Choosing Topeka Little Know Facts About Topeka 15 Things to Experience in Topeka What's a Young Professional to Do? Topeka in Profile Transportation Lodging Brick Oven: American Cuisine with a Multi-Cultural Twist Great Overland Station: Rich History, Elegant Architecture Religious Organizations Libraries, Shopping and Child Care Referral Housing Income Demographics Business and Industry Topeka MSA Employment Education Higher Education Opportunities Healthcare Local Transportation Taking Care of Pets Utilities Cultural Activities Trails Festivals Attractions Important Numbers Community Information Sources Licensing Agencies Employment Agencies Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 (Page Cover1) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 (Page Cover2) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Contents (Page 3) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka's Pioneering Spirit Prevails During Turbulent Economic Times (Page 4) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka's Pioneering Spirit Prevails During Turbulent Economic Times (Page 5) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - The Topeka & Shawnee County Library is "Your" Place (Page 6) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - The Topeka & Shawnee County Library is "Your" Place (Page 7) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Arts Community Grows Through ARTSConnect (Page 8) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Arts Community Grows Through ARTSConnect (Page 9) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Bragging Rights (Page 10) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka Bragging Rights (Page 11) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - History of Topeka (Page 12) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Choosing Topeka (Page 13) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Choosing Topeka (Page 14) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Little Know Facts About Topeka (Page 15) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - What's a Young Professional to Do? (Page 16) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - What's a Young Professional to Do? (Page 17) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka in Profile (Page 18) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Transportation (Page 19) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Lodging (Page 20) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Lodging (Page 21) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Brick Oven: American Cuisine with a Multi-Cultural Twist (Page 22) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Great Overland Station: Rich History, Elegant Architecture (Page 23) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Great Overland Station: Rich History, Elegant Architecture (Page 24) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Religious Organizations (Page 25) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Libraries, Shopping and Child Care Referral (Page 26) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Libraries, Shopping and Child Care Referral (Page 27) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Housing (Page 28) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Housing (Page 29) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Income Demographics (Page 30) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Income Demographics (Page 31) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Business and Industry (Page 32) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Topeka MSA Employment (Page 33) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Education (Page 34) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Education (Page 35) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Education (Page 36) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Education (Page 37) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Higher Education Opportunities (Page 38) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Higher Education Opportunities (Page 39) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Healthcare (Page 40) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Healthcare (Page 41) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Healthcare (Page 42) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Healthcare (Page 43) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Taking Care of Pets (Page 44) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Utilities (Page 45) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Cultural Activities (Page 46) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Cultural Activities (Page 47) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Trails (Page 48) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Festivals (Page 49) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Attractions (Page 50) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Attractions (Page 51) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Attractions (Page 52) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Community Information Sources (Page 53) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Employment Agencies (Page 54) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Employment Agencies (Page Cover3) Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 - Employment Agencies (Page Cover4)
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