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Sparta, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,260
Population
1,671/sq mi density
$55,474
Median Income
$27,440 per capita
$190,100
Home Value
$325,540 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,474 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$190,100 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$190,100
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,772
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$190,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$325,540
Median Sale Price
$319,000
Median List Price
$424,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.5%
Owner-Occupied
30.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$954/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $190,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,540 |
| Median Sale Price | $319,000 |
| Median List Price | $424,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $225 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $954 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $225 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,772 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |