Question 1

Is 66617 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66617 in Topeka has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Topeka city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 66617 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 66617?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66617 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 66617. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 66617 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Topeka. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 66617?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 66617 is approximately $274K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 66617 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 66617 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 66617 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 66617 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Topeka. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 66617 scores similarly to the middle tier of Topeka neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Topeka — ZIP 66617

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Seaman High	09–12	—	—	—
Seaman Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
North Fairview	KG–06	—	—	—
Northern Hills Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—