Living in Sparks, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sparks · Census data 2020–2024
Sparks has 110,024 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $89,056 (14% higher than the Nevada median), the median home value is $483,800, the median rent is $1,716/month.
Sparks at a glance
- Population
- 110,024
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $89,056State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $483,800State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,716/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sparks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sparks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sparks the median home value is $483,800, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,010 a month in housing costs.
Sparks median household income
The median household income in Sparks is $89,056 and the income per person is $42,099. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Sparks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 45,898
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.58
Sparks demographics
- Population
- 110,024
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 42,414
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sparks ›
Education in Sparks
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Sparks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sparks
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Sparks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks | 110,024 | $89,056 | $483,800 | $1,716 |
| Sun Valley | 22,228 | $77,446 | $349,100 | $1,214 |
| Spanish Springs | 17,980 | $127,658 | $623,900 | $1,963 |
| Golden Valley | 1,139 | $93,456 | $498,800 | — |
| Reno | 273,212 | $80,760 | $548,300 | $1,556 |
| Lemmon Valley | 4,412 | $76,029 | $384,000 | — |
| Mogul | 1,050 | $145,250 | $653,600 | — |
| Verdi | 1,012 | $80,670 | $661,000 | — |
| Cold Springs | 11,321 | $93,732 | $433,300 | $2,185 |
More for people moving to Sparks
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What is the median household income in Sparks, NV?
The median household income in Sparks is $89,056, 14% higher than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sparks?
The median home value in Sparks is $483,800, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Sparks?
The median gross rent in Sparks is $1,716 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Sparks, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Nevada median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sparks?
The median age in Sparks is 37.2 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Sparks?
The average commute to work in Sparks is 24 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sparks?
The unemployment rate in Sparks is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sparks?
27.6% of adults in Sparks 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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