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Sparks, NV
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Population: 106,900
Home Price: $351,100
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Sparks is a midsize city in the state of Nevada with a population of 106,900. Sparks has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
23.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sparks, NV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,838
$39,244
$32,693
Median Household Income
$73,678
$69,525
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Median Age
37.7
47.5
42.3
Gender
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Male
50.7%
50.7%
49.8%
Female
49.3%
49.3%
50.2%
Race
Sparks
Nevada
United States
White
66.6%
78.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.8%
2.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
4.9%
2.7%
Asian
5.6%
2.2%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.5%
0.2%
Other Race
10.8%
4.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
13.3%
6.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Median Home Price
$351,100
$338,914
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,219
$904
$801
Family Households
47.4%
47.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.6%
25.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
58.5%
72.4%
72.9%
Renters
41.5%
27.6%
27.1%
Education
Sparks
Nevada
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.9%
6.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.3%
26.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.6%
27.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
9.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.2%
13.3%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
35.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.2%
43.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Murder
0.9
3.7
3.0
Rape
71.7
61.0
38.0
Robbery
71.7
49.6
40.7
Assault
280.2
239.3
188.5
Property Crime
Sparks
Nevada
United States
Burglary
483.9
421.7
336.1
Theft
1449.9
1058.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
354.7
230.0
167.1
Arson
3.8
2.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sparks, NV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot sauce
red wine
beer
fast food
craft beer
comfort food
wine
craft beer cider
craft beers
dining
sushi
snacking
cooking
deli
events festivals
craft cocktails
pizza
mexican
chef
video games
fantasy sports
football
sports analyst
pittsburgh sports
olympic sports
cleveland sports
college football
poker
baseball
health fitness
basketball
amateur poker
nfl
golf
outdoors
classic rock
nba nfl
geek culture
wrestling
inspired by
digital artist
electronic music
nft artist
poetry
fine art
pfp
art gallery
nsfw art
nft
commissions closed
local artists
nature
commissions
animator
icon
craft
original designs
collection
banner icon
spending time
spare time
video games
other genres
nerdy things
car enthusiast
pc gamer
video editing
health fitness
books
random stuff
horror movies
outdoors
comic books
nerdy
geek culture
classic cars
side hustle
gaming
photography
sports
local news
news photog
radio show
digital marketing
marketing
content producer
content manager
tv
producer
audio engineer producer
seo marketing
multimedia
classic rock
content creation
nba nfl
geek culture
fmy
gaming
creative
sports
hot tub
space
summer
nature
mountain
air conditioning
photography
dining
winter
wildlife
events festivals
mountains
nightlife
indoors
camping
keyston
visitors
ski
outdoor adventures
order online
online orders
free shipping
tire shop
delivery service
hipster coffee
toys
thrift store
deli
gas station
events festivals
mall
gift cards
bookstore
warehouse
packaging
advertising
shopped
boutique
womens clothing
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