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Sparta, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alleghany County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,957
Population
833/sq mi density
$38,542
Median Income
$21,254 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$239,878 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
450
Violent Crime/100K
3,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,542 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$215,800
23% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
941
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$215,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$239,878
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.4%
Owner-Occupied
42.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$583/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
57.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $215,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,878 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $583 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 941 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |