Sparks, NV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 26,083 housing units in Sparks.
This represents a 20.4% growth from 21,660 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 25,702 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 381 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sparks is about 59.8%.
Sparks's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.5%.
Average household size is 2.67 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sparks were built after 1978.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 5.50% |
| One Bedroom | 15.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.75 |
Median year structure was built | 1979 |
Median Value of occupied units | $143,700 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $179,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.56 |
Median year structure was built | 1976 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $627 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 11.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 62.90% |
| Debt Free | 16.80% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 22.3% |