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Sparks, NV
Nevada · Storey County · Reno Metro
Sparks is a large city in Nevada with a population of 109,106. Residents earn $86,979 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
109,106
Population
2,989/sq mi density
$86,979
Median Income
$40,192 per capita
$455,900
Home Value
$523,431 Zillow
$1,651
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
337 sunny days/yr
424
Violent Crime/100K
2,288 property/100K
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,979 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$455,900 home value, $1,651/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
13
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
10
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Sparks, NV
10 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sparks, NV.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Truckee Trail - Truckee Meadows Ford | Marker is on Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway, on the left when traveling east. |
| Beckworth Trail - Over a Sage Plain | Marker is on C Street west of Victorian Plaza Circle, on the right when traveling west. |
| Southern Pacific Railroad Yards | Marker is at the intersection of Pyramid Way (Nevada Route 445) and Victorian Ave, on the left when traveling south on Pyramid Way. |
| Sparks | Marker can be reached from the intersection of Prater Way and Rock Blvd. |
| Emigrant Trail - Truckee River Route | Marker is at the intersection of Rio Poco Road and Creekside Circle, on the right when traveling south on Rio Poco Road. |
| Chinese in Nevada | 1864 - 1964. Marker is at the intersection of Victoria Ave and Pyramid Way (Nevada Route 445), on the right when traveling east on Victoria Ave. |
| Emigrant-Donner Camp | Marker is at the intersection of Rio Poco Road and Creekside Circle, on the right when traveling south on Rio Poco Road. |
| Glendale School | Marker is at the intersection of South Stanford Way and East Greg Street on South Stanford Way. |
| Glendale School (1864-1958) | "Oldest Remaining School Building in Nevada". Marker is at the intersection of Victorian Avenue and 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on Victorian Avenue. |
| Truckee River | Marker can be reached from Interstate 80 at milepost 27, on the right when traveling east. |