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Tecumseh 66542

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$368K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
8
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$316K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201620182019202120242026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620182019202120242026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201620182019202120242026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201620182019202120242026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201620182019202120242026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201620182019202120242026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20172018201920202025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,396
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$316K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,635 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1979
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.53%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.86%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.49%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.21
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.117 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Tecumseh 66542 compares

By median home value, Tecumseh 66542 is the 5th most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Shawnee County, and its typical home is worth more than 77% of all homes in Shawnee County.

Home values in Tecumseh 66542

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$140K$683K
ZIP codes in Shawnee County ranked by median home value
#Shawnee CountyMedian valueHomes
1Berryton 66409$407K1,342
2Topeka 66610$387K4,144
3Wakarusa 66546$353K483
4Topeka 66615$330K1,143
5Tecumseh 66542$316K1,396
6Topeka 66618$309K3,648
7Silver Lake 66539$301K1,048
8Auburn 66402$300K1,122
9Topeka 66617$273K3,327
10Topeka 66609$250K2,138
11Rossville 66533$238K631
12Topeka 66614$236K10,898
13Topeka 66604$160K8,511
14Topeka 66611$154K3,609
15Topeka 66619$151K1,131
16Topeka 66606$145K4,085
17Topeka 66605$123K7,197
18Topeka 66608$120K1,802
19Topeka 66616$110K2,581
20Topeka 66603$74K435
21Topeka 66612$68K523
22Topeka 66607$55K2,995

About the Tecumseh 66542 market

What is the median home price in Tecumseh 66542, KS?

The median sale price in Tecumseh 66542, KS is $367,594 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Tecumseh 66542, KS each year?

8 homes sold in Tecumseh 66542, KS over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Tecumseh 66542, KS?

Tecumseh 66542, KS contains 1,396 residential properties, with a median of 1,635 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1979. The median TopHap Estimate is $316K.

How does Tecumseh 66542, KS compare to the rest of Shawnee County?

By median home value, Tecumseh 66542, KS is the 5th most expensive of 22 ZIP codes in Shawnee County. Its typical home is worth more than 77% of all homes in Shawnee County. Topeka 66615 ranks just above it and Topeka 66618 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Tecumseh 66542, KS?

86% of homes in Tecumseh 66542, KS are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Tecumseh 66542, KS hold?

53% of mortgaged homes in Tecumseh 66542, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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