Sparta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Warren County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,827 Population 1,009/sq mi density
$24,854 Median Income $15,325 per capita
$56,500 Home Value $228,919 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 49.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
917 Violent Crime/100K 1,558 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$24,854 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,500 home value, $607/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
917 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$56,500
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$607/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.7%
42% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
759
Median year built: 1989

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$56,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$228,919
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

37.7%
Owner-Occupied
62.3%
Renter-Occupied
38%
62%
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: $607/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
49.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
58% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
37.7%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$56,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$228,919

Rent

Census Median Rent$607
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-Occupied37.7%
Renter-Occupied62.3%
Homeownership Rate37.7%
Total Housing Units759
Median Year Built1989
Rent Burden49.1%