Sparta, MI

Michigan · Kent County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro

Sparta is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,260. Residents earn $55,474 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

182 violent crimes/100K (52% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near Sparta, MI

1 reported haunted locations found near Sparta, MI.

Name	Description
Central Elementary	Reports of people talking, music playing, footsteps heard, and cold spots when the building is occupied only by night shift custodians. Witnessing of doors opening on their own after being locked and secured. One custodian has even felt someone or something touch his arm when no one was there. There have been numerous sightings of a short bearded man in the first grade hallway. The building is quite old and has went through numerous phases of remodeling and additions. When it stood as a 2 sto...

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Central Elementary

Reports of people talking, music playing, footsteps heard, and cold spots when the building is occupied only by night shift custodians. Witnessing of doors opening on their own after being locked and secured. One custodian has even felt someone or something touch his arm when no one was there. There have been numerous sightings of a short bearded man in the first grade hallway. The building is quite old and has went through numerous phases of remodeling and additions. When it stood as a 2 sto...

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