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What BestPlaces Users Say about Topeka
Topeka, Kansas is the capital city of Kansas and has a population of approximately 125,000 people. It is known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and affordable cost of living. However, like any city, it has its pros and cons. To provide an overview of what it's like to live in Topeka, I have summarized comments and reviews from various users on bestplaces.net.
According to John, a 25-year resident, Topeka has "a lot of great things to offer." He praises the city's public transportation system and affordable housing options. However, he also mentions that the job market can be limited and that the city lacks diversity.
In contrast, Sarah, a newcomer to Topeka, expresses her disappointment with the city's lack of activities and cultural events. She also mentions the city's high crime rate and suggests being cautious when choosing a neighborhood to live in.
Another user, Dave, shares that Topeka has a "friendly and welcoming community." He enjoys the small-town feel and the friendly locals. However, he notes that the city lacks job opportunities and can be slow-paced for some individuals.
On the other hand, Kristen, a Topeka native, praises the city's affordable cost of living and the strong sense of community. She also mentions the beautiful parks and outdoor recreational activities available. However, she acknowledges that the winters can be harsh and that the public school system could use some improvement.
Overall, opinions about living in Topeka vary among users on bestplaces.net. While it offers affordable living and a strong sense of community, it may not be the best fit for those seeking a bustling and diverse city with plenty of job opportunities.
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Why you shouldn't live in Topeka Kansas - 3/26/2019
I live in Topeka this town is awful
A lot of crime has been happening here.
I don't suggest moving here.
This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth addicts, homeless people and very little family's stay here. The kids that go to school here probably don't even want to be here either. Lots of burglary,shootings,stabbings, car theft, dumpster diving by randoms looking for things to take, property theft, Rape.
I dont find this place very comforting to live and I'm from the
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The best city ever - 12/6/2018
I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a family in or explore and find things to do. In the past five years tens of millions of dollars in investments downtown have created a new energy with a luxury hotel opening in Spring 2019, a new hip barcade and restaurant, new breweries and tap houses and fine dining. In 2020 a $10M city plaza opens downtown which will feature 250 days of live music and events. The city features NOTO, a hip art district with galleries, shops, restaurants and an amazing First Friday Art Walk. Museums, a world class library, the State Capitol Building, multiple live theater venues, and Washburn University provide endless opportunities for art and culture. Wanamaker Road features a rich amount of retail and chain restaurants, and Lake Shawnee, Gage Park and the Kaw River Park offer beautiful outdoor hiking and opportunities to
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TOPEKA IS VERY DANGEROUS TO MOVE TO SHUT IT DOWN - 10/13/2018
also i forgot to mention here too it is also a sanctuary city as well they have illegals here too the government has also cover ups alot of them them too as well. like i said they also are corrupted and many dangerous dark secrets as well this place is not to be trusted at all either. i thought i would mention this too you folks as well. have a great day now too gerald d luke jr;-) close the city to everyone
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WARNING DO NOT GO TO OR EVEN MOVE TO TOPEKA KANSAS - 10/13/2018
people should be warned not to move to or back to topeka ks. the news people or the governor are not doing their jobs to warn people do not even think about moving there at all i am originally from there but right now living in olathe kansas right now i was born and raised there yes but with the dark secrets corruptions crimes etc not to good to move there at all either folks this should get around to others people to warn against do not even think to move there to topeka at all and also to it the city should shut down period do not let no one back into there at all. this is a warning to all it is a dangerous very dangerous place to move to period. they should also move outta there too as well because of the gangs and etc that are in there too periods too. have a great day now gerald d luke
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Topeka economy spawns a lot of its problems - 6/25/2013
The economy here is terrible. My wife and i moved to Kansas from California 20 years ago. We knew California was getting bad with crime, taxes, gas prices, cost of living, etc.. so we moved here where it was more laid back and less expensive. We bought a nice house on a small lake not far from Topeka (about 45 minutes). The commute to work wasnt bad and gas was fairly cheap compared to the rest of the country. Life was pretty good. Recently (1 year ago), we sold the lake house and moved into Topeka and bought a house in a nice neighborhood. We were here for 3 days when someone broke into our truck and stole a TON of stuff. We lived in our lake house for 20 years and rarely locked the doors to the house or the vehicles and never had a problem. After one year of living in this town, we are ready to leave. Gangs, drugs, drunks, lack of work and a poor local government and economy cause a lot of their issues. Wages are not great. Upper class and lower class people are separated with
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Topeka - 10/27/2012
I just made a account on this website just to tell you about how horrible this city is. Please don't ever come here for the sake of you and your family. If you come here, you will probably blow your head off from boredom and depression. This is the saddest place on earth. The only reason the people that live here haven't killed themselves is because they are use to the sadness of this city. Topeka is a horrible place to be. An absolute hellhole. Stay as far away from this city as you
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Don't ever come here. - 10/27/2012
I just made a account on this website just to tell you about how horrible this city is. Please don't ever come here for the sake of you and your family. If you come here, you will probably blow your head off from boredom and depression. This is the saddest place on earth. The only reason the people that live here haven't killed themselves is because they are use to thesadness of this city. Stay as far away from this city as you
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jobs - 6/20/2012
I have family in Topeka Ks and I will be moving there soon i also have my housing setup and will be taking my college classes in medical but can anyone tell me how the job market is there is it easy or hard to find a job
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Poorly organized local government, road maint., To - 7/29/2011
I've resided here for over a decade. I've visited several other metros in this time. Every visit brought the realization that Topeka was severely behind the curve. All my experiences dealing with the local government has been a headache. When TPD wants you they will do everything in their power and your budget to get you (even for a jaywalking) but if you get robbed/mugged/assaulted you're on your own beyond the report(if you're lucky, I had to call TPD back to ask why a report wasn't made one time...).
Out of 16 homicide cases 2 have been closed. The stats for the rest are too low to even bother sharing. Reputation pockmarked with serious violations.
The local economy is not welcoming of new business that aren't traditionally accepted. I call it "old money" running this town. Large sections of Topeka are owned by groups of individuals that keep a heavy thumb on what THEY think would be best. New young businesses and entrepreneurs are purged every chance they get.
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