Living in Sparta, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sparta · Census data 2020–2024
Sparta has 20,077 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $167,963 (62% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $484,200, the median rent is $1,864/month.
Sparta at a glance
- Population
- 20,077
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $167,963State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $484,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,864/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Sparta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sparta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sparta the median home value is $484,200, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,864 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,391 a month in housing costs.
Sparta median household income
The median household income in Sparta is $167,963 and the income per person is $75,855. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Sparta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,837
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.68
Sparta demographics
- Population
- 20,077
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 7,452
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sparta ›
Education in Sparta
63.1% of adults 25 and older in Sparta have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sparta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Sparta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 20,077 | $167,963 | $484,200 | $1,864 |
| Ogdensburg | 2,160 | $105,551 | $324,500 | $1,445 |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,508 | $149,135 | $441,700 | $1,989 |
| Franklin | 4,968 | $92,744 | $272,600 | $1,381 |
| Lafayette | 2,344 | $129,038 | $490,200 | $1,891 |
| Jefferson | 20,587 | $119,836 | $428,200 | $1,480 |
| Hardyston | 8,322 | $120,392 | $360,400 | $2,097 |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,259 | $117,625 | $424,200 | $1,686 |
| Newton | 8,369 | $76,221 | $302,700 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Sparta, NJ?
The median household income in Sparta is $167,963, 62% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $484,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Sparta?
The median gross rent in Sparta is $1,864 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Sparta, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Sparta?
The median age in Sparta is 41.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Sparta?
The average commute to work in Sparta is 38 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sparta?
The unemployment rate in Sparta is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sparta?
63.1% 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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