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Sparks, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Cook County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,225
Population
560/sq mi density
$39,141
Median Income
$17,755 per capita
$79,300
Home Value
$121,997 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
201
Violent Crime/100K
3,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,141 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,300 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$79,300
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.2%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
787
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$79,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$121,997
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.2%
Owner-Occupied
56.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$942/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
43.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $79,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $121,997 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 787 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |