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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Auburndale Neighborhood Guide

9of 16 Topeka Neighborhoods

Where Topeka Keeps Its Porches Swept

🧭Generally defined as the area: Stretching from SW 29th Street south to SW 37th, between Gage Boulevard and Fairlawn Road

📌Best known for: Ranch homes with attached garages and neighborhood garage sales everyone attends

👕You'll fit in if: You mow on Saturdays religiously and wave at every passing car

👍Locals live here because: Everything you need is five minutes away by car and nobody bothers you

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Zero walkability anywhere and the Wanamaker traffic nightmare during rush hour

✨The general vibe is: Quiet cul-de-sacs, minivans, and early bedtimes

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeFamily orientedStarter-home familiesGreat schoolsAffordableOutdoorsy

Pros & Cons of Auburndale

Auburndale strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpaceOutdoor RecreationBike Friendly

Auburndale tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifePeaceful & QuietBreweries
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Auburndale Neighborhood DNA

Families who want yards without the brutal commute to anywhere

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Some of the Auburndale hotspots include: Ted Ensley Gardens, Auburndale Park, Lake Shawnee, and Shawnee Lake Trail.
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Jackie Hostetler — Kansas Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Auburndale - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Topeka or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Topeka guide for the big-picture view — or compare Auburndale against other parts of the city in our Topeka neighborhood guide.