At a Glance
Median Income
$74,107
$27,752 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $175,252
Median Rent
$861/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.1% smoking rate
How East Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Sparta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Sparta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Sparta residents earn a median household income of $74,107 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,752. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Sparta is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,252. Median rent is $861/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
11.5% of adults in East Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Sparta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population961
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,107
Per Capita$27,752
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$861
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$175,252
Housing Units384
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,044 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
East Sparta was founded in 1815.
The median home in East Sparta was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.