At a Glance
Median Income
$55,474
$27,440 per capita
Home Value
$190,100
Zillow: $338,558
Median Rent
$954/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
795/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Sparta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sparta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sparta 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
Sparta residents earn a median household income of $55,474 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sparta is $190,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,558. Median rent is $954/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Sparta reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 795/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Sparta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population4,260
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,671/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,474
Per Capita$27,440
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,100
Rent$954
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$338,558
Housing Units1,772
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent210/100K
Property795/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,630/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation767 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31
Did You Know?
Sparta was founded in 1846.
The median home in Sparta was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.