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Sparta, NC
B+
Population: 1,924
Home Price: $155,800
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Overview
Sparta is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 1,924. Sparta has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sparta, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,689
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,073
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.6%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
48.2
43.3
42.3
Gender
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.9%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
White
90.2%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.0%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$155,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$368
$682
$801
Family Households
30.5%
30.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.1%
37.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.6%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
36.4%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
18.4%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
34.8%
34.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.1%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
44.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Sparta
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sparta, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
locally sourced
pork
sweets
hot dogs
grub
sausages
homebaked
chef
beer
cafe
suya
restaurant
resturant
vegan
cheese
steak
ice cream
salmon
deep fried
pie
wrestling
football
ncaa
video games
hockey player
sporting events
mountain biking
basketball
teams
boxing
nba
rugby
hockey
coaches
nascar
olympics
volleyball
athletic
wnba
golf
inspired by
poetry
drawing
graphic novels
toucans
cyanotypes
collection
library
creativity
creative
exhibition
nature
graphic design
craft
cinema
studio
studios
animation
curating
textile
spending time
books
horror movies
video games
hot air ballooning
mountain biking
hunting
bikes
classic cars
camping
nascar
gadgets
fishing camping
fishing
cycling
pokmon cards
gardening
dd
scifi
fulltime
tv
sporting events
wtta
comedy
films
drama
feature films
indie
documentaries
creative
producer director
cinema
studio
sports
studios
curating
filmmaking
hollywood
curated
marketing
conservation
mountains
biking
wildlife
mountain biking
hunting
winter
wildlif
mountain
nature
glacier np
sports
summer
lodging
birding
space
camping
landscapes
fishing
patio
asda
tshirts
dollar tree
local businesses
supermarket
cafe
flea market
restaurant
farmers market
goodies
merch
walmart
sodas
deals
antiques
mcdonalds
deliveries
walgreens
vans
lowes
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