Sparta, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,975 housing units in Sparta.
This represents a 1.5% decline from 2,006 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,927 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 48 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sparta is about 73.2%.
Sparta's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.7%.
Average household size is 2.44 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sparta were built after 1959.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0% |
| One Bedroom | 10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 40.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $57,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $32,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.84 |
| Median year structure was built | 1967 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $254 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 3% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 47.60% |
| Debt Free | 48.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15% |
