The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 66539 sells for about $355,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $860 a month.
ZIP 66539 — Silver Lake
The housing market in 66539 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by families seeking suburban living with proximity to Topeka, though limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while maintaining relatively easy access to the amenities and employment opportunities of Topeka.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 3.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 66539, Shawnee County KS
Crime rates in the Silver Lake area are generally lower than the regional average for the Topeka metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Silver Lake Unified School District, which is consistently rated highly for its academic performance and community involvement.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Kansas River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Topeka's employment core and local agricultural and small-business sectors, with steady residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Kansas) — Kansas Residential Property Tax: Annual tax bill calculated as: (Appraised Fair Market Value * 11.5% Assessment Rate) * (Mill Levy / 1,000). The mill levy is the combined tax rate set by local taxing jurisdictions.
Residents primarily commute to Topeka via US-24, with typical drive times to the downtown employment core ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
The area features access to local parks, the nearby Kansas River for outdoor activities, and proximity to Topeka's broader shopping and dining amenities.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and stable demand.
The economy is anchored by the Topeka metropolitan area, with major sectors including government, healthcare, and education, supplemented by local agricultural and retail services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-24 serving as the main arterial highway connecting the area to Topeka.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance to support the growing suburban population.
The Shawnee County Appraiser's Office conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes based on market data.
Parcels are subject to Silver Lake USD 372 school district taxes and various county-level service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- West Ridge Lanes Family Fun4.212.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.312.5 mi
- Bonkers Topeka4.113.3 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.210.8 mi
- Stormont Vail Events Center4.315 mi
- The Pennant4.414.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.112.4 mi
- Iron Rail Brewing4.414.7 mi
- Prairie Band Casino & Resort4.210.8 mi
- Topeka Zoo4.312.5 mi
- Kansas Children's Discovery Center4.812.4 mi
- Gage Park4.612.5 mi
- Hummer Sports Park4.512.7 mi
- 24/7 Travel Store4.212.7 mi
- Gage Park4.612.5 mi
- Hills Pet Nutrition Bark Park4.512.6 mi
- Prairie Peoples Park4.89.8 mi
- Shawnee North Community Park4.512.7 mi
- Firekeeper Golf Course4.511.2 mi
- Western Hills Golf Club - GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness411.9 mi
- West Ridge Mall3.612.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.212.9 mi
- Dillons4.212.9 mi
- Kohl's4.112.4 mi
- Dillons4.212.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational space and playground facilities.
Provides opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation along the northern border of the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.