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Sparks, NV
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Sparks, NV
At a Glance
How Sparks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sparks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sparks a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sparks residents earn a median household income of $86,979 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,192. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparks is $455,900 , 62% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,431. Median rent is $1,651/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sparks reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,288/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Sparks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparks has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.