Topeka is Kansas's capital, with a state-government and insurance-industry economy well removed from the Kansas City metro's price pressures. Shawnee County's property tax rate is close to the statewide average.
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Topeka housing market
The 1.5% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Topeka and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Kansas average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Topeka buyers. Many Topeka properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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