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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Highland Crest Neighborhood Guide

6of 16 Topeka Neighborhoods

Where Mid-Century Meets Minivans

🧭Generally defined as the area: Roughly between SW 29th and SW 37th, stretching from Gage Boulevard west to Fairlawn Road, with most homes hugging the hospital zone

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Being close to Stormont Vail Hospital without actually hearing ambulance sirens

👕You'll fit in if: Yard maintenance is a priority

👍Locals live here because: Everything's ten minutes away maximum and the houses aren't falling apart yet

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: How fast people fly down 29th during morning and evening rush hour

✨The general vibe is: Functional, family-friendly, and pleasantly forgettable

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietFamily orientedSuburban calmGreat schoolsDog Friendly

Pros & Cons of Highland Crest

Highland Crest strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpacePeaceful & QuietDog Friendly

Highland Crest tradeoffs (top 3)

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Highland Crest Neighborhood DNA

Families who want newer construction without going full suburban

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Some of the Highland Crest hotspots include: Quincy Street Bistro and Garfield Park.
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Moving to Highland Crest - 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 Highland Crest against other parts of the city in our Topeka neighborhood guide.