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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$455,900
62% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
42% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
43,421
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$455,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$535,221
Redfin Median Sale
$500,000
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median List Price
$560,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.9%
Owner-Occupied
40.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,056/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,135/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,428/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,941/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,352/mo
Census median rent:
$1,651/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,967/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Days on Market
65 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
89
Price Drops
21.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Active Inventory
261
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $455,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,221 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $500,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $500,000 |
| Median List Price | $560,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,651 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,967 |
| FMR Studio | $1,056 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,135 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,428 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,941 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,352 |
Market
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.5% |
| Homes Sold | 89 |
| Active Inventory | 261 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $290 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 43,421 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |