Living in East Sparta, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Sparta · Census data 2020–2024
East Sparta has 890 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $73,125 (about the same as the Ohio median), the median home value is $136,400, the median rent is $944/month.
East Sparta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Sparta at a glance
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 38State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $136,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Sparta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Sparta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Sparta the median home value is $136,400, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,147 a month in housing costs.
East Sparta median household income
The median household income in East Sparta is $73,125 and the income per person is $29,097. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in East Sparta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.57
East Sparta demographics
- Population
- 890
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Sparta ›
Education in East Sparta
10.3% of adults 25 and older in East Sparta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Sparta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
East Sparta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sparta | 890 | $73,125 | $136,400 | $944 |
| Sandyville | 119 | $128,917 | $164,200 | — |
| Magnolia | 1,061 | $75,156 | $164,600 | $746 |
| Wilkshire Hills | 2,987 | $63,490 | $258,900 | $781 |
| Mineral City | 538 | $45,357 | $94,400 | $752 |
| Zoar | 220 | $80,938 | $171,900 | — |
| Bolivar | 972 | $69,375 | $193,200 | $851 |
| North Industry | 1,767 | $55,833 | $112,100 | $1,131 |
| Waynesburg | 1,035 | $51,042 | $129,300 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in East Sparta, OH?
The median household income in East Sparta is $73,125, about the same as the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Sparta?
The median home value in East Sparta is $136,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in East Sparta?
The median gross rent in East Sparta is $944 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is East Sparta, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Ohio median; home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in East Sparta?
The median age in East Sparta is 38 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in East Sparta?
The average commute to work in East Sparta is 26 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Sparta?
The unemployment rate in East Sparta is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Sparta?
10.3% of adults in East 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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