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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: March 13, 2026

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Westboro Neighborhood Guide

7of 16 Topeka Neighborhoods

Where Topeka Gets Its Vintage On

🧭Bordered by: 17th Street to the north, 29th Street to the south, Western Avenue on the west, and Gage Boulevard to the east

📌Westboro is best known for: Tree-lined streets and the kind of front porches people use daily

👕You can spot a Westboro local by: Their jogging stroller obsession and strong opinions on which coffee shop is superior

👍Move here if you want: A real yard, good schools nearby, and neighbors who wave back consistently

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: How fast homes sell here and the inevitable bidding wars that follow

✨The general vibe is: Suburban charm with actual pedestrian perks

Neighborhood Tags:
WalkableSafeFamily orientedGreat schoolsYoung professionalsDog Friendly

Pros & Cons of Westboro

Westboro strengths (top 5)

SafetyWalkableGrocery OptionsLocal EateriesFarmers Markets

Westboro tradeoffs (top 3)

Affordable HousingPublic TransitMuseums & Libraries
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Westboro Neighborhood DNA

Families wanting walkable everything without downtown's occasional grit

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Some of the Westboro hotspots include: Westboro Shopping Center, Westboro Park, Westboro Elementary, and Dunn Brothers Coffee.
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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 Westboro - 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 Westboro against other parts of the city in our Topeka neighborhood guide.