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Jackie Hostetler
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Last Modified: July 1, 2026

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Westboro Neighborhood Guide

Westboro sits in the heart of southwest Topeka, bounded by 17th and 29th Streets and running between Western Avenue and Gage Boulevard, and it has built a reputation as one of the city's most consistently desirable places to live. The neighborhood delivers something genuinely rare: tree-canopied streets, front porches that see real use, and enough walkable retail and restaurants to make daily errands feel less like errands. Homes here tend to be well-kept and substantive, with actual yards, and the mix of young families and long-term residents creates the kind of block culture where neighbors actually know each other. That combination of livability and limited inventory means properties move fast, and buyers who hesitate often find themselves back at square one.

Where Topeka Gets Its Vintage On

๐ŸงญBordered by: 17th Street to the north, 29th Street to the south, Western Avenue on the west, and Gage Boulevard to the east

๐Ÿ“ŒWestboro is best known for: Tree-lined streets and the kind of front porches people use daily

๐Ÿ‘•You can spot a Westboro local by: Their jogging stroller obsession and strong opinions on which coffee shop is superior

๐Ÿ‘Move here if you want: A real yard, good schools nearby, and neighbors who wave back consistently

๐Ÿ‘ŽDon't say we didn't warn you about: How fast homes sell here and the inevitable bidding wars that follow

โœจThe general vibe is: Suburban charm with actual pedestrian perks

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 โ€” Kansas Local Expert

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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 โ€” or compare Westboro against other parts of the city in our Topeka neighborhood guide.