Living in Sparta, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sparta · Census data 2020–2024
Sparta has 4,271 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $60,728 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $215,400, the median rent is $983/month.
Sparta at a glance
- Population
- 4,271
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,728State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $215,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sparta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sparta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sparta the median home value is $215,400, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,408 a month in housing costs.
Sparta median household income
The median household income in Sparta is $60,728 and the income per person is $32,077. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Sparta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,863
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.32
Sparta demographics
- Population
- 4,271
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 1,828
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sparta ›
Education in Sparta
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Sparta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sparta
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Sparta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 4,271 | $60,728 | $215,400 | $983 |
| Kent City | 1,203 | $76,587 | $167,200 | — |
| Casnovia | 377 | $76,250 | $175,000 | $1,000 |
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Rockford | 6,218 | $107,121 | $334,400 | $1,111 |
| Cedar Springs | 3,670 | $57,979 | $214,000 | $1,086 |
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
| Ravenna | 1,540 | $77,857 | $204,300 | $815 |
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What is the median household income in Sparta, MI?
The median household income in Sparta is $60,728, 17% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sparta?
The median home value in Sparta is $215,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Sparta?
The median gross rent in Sparta is $983 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Sparta, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Sparta?
The median age in Sparta is 37.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sparta?
The average commute to work in Sparta is 26 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sparta?
The unemployment rate in Sparta is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sparta?
23.3% of adults in Sparta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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