Sparks, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
109,106 Population 2,989/sq mi density
$86,979 Median Income $40,192 per capita
$455,900 Home Value $535,221 Zillow
$1,651 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
393 Violent Crime/100K 2,600 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,979 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$455,900 home value, $1,651/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sparks, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,979
16% above
$40,192 per capita
Home Value
$455,900
62% above
Zillow: $535,221
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
42% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
3% above
2,600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
116%
Home Value
162%
Rent
142%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sparks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.7% (58% 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 $535,221. 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 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,600/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population109,106
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,989/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,979
Per Capita$40,192
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608

Housing

B+
Home Value$455,900
Rent$1,651
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$535,221
Housing Units43,421
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent393/100K
Property2,600/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary305/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,548/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
Elevation4,524 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations21

Did You Know?

The median home in Sparks was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.