Median Income
$112,000
49% higher than US avg
Home Value
$332,000
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
47% lower than US avg
How Sparwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,148
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
A
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$68,400
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty6.6%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$332,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,815
Rent Burden11.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,740 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+37.2%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Sparwood a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sparwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sparwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sparwood is $112,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Sparwood among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sparwood is $332,000, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.2% have completed high school.
Sparwood has a population of 4,148 with a density of 56 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.3% Black, 1.7% Asian.
Population
4,148
Total Population
2021 Census
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.7% |
The median household income in Sparwood is $112,000, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $112,000 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $68,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.8% |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
The median home value in Sparwood is $332,000, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $332,000 |
| 18% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,815 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Sparwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Area | 73.9 sq mi (191.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7333°N, 114.8853°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |