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Sparta, NJ

Sparta, NJ.

Population: 21,437 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sparta, NJ is $621,719 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $618,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,850/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$621,719

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$621,719
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+74.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$621,719
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$618,000
Median list price
$679,900
Median price per sqft
$290
1-year sale-price change
-8.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,850/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Sussex County Technology Charter School, Sparta Township Public School District, Sussex County Technical School District
Schools include
Sussex County Technology Charter School, Sparta Middle School, Mohawk Avenue School, Sparta High School, Helen Morgan School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
A. O. Polymer (0.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,809
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (17 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT CLARE'S HOSPITAL/ DENVILLE CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+327 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,300
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SpartaState medianUS median
Median home value$621,719$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$618,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,850/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sparta, NJ?
$621,719.
What is the median sale price in Sparta, NJ?
$618,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sparta, NJ?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Sparta, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,850/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sparta, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Sparta, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Sparta, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sparta, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sparta, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: A. O. Polymer, 0.3 mi.
How many schools serve Sparta, NJ?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sparta, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sparta, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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