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NV area data

Sparks, NV

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Sparks.

Population: 117,367 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sparks, NV is $489,048 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $481,833 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,038/month. 26 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with winterweather, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$489,048

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$489,048
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+11.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$510,890
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$481,833
Median list price
$496,933
Median price per sqft
$296
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
139
For-sale inventory
385
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
114
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
158

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,038/mo
1-year rent change
+8.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,051/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,606/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.10/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
26
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
4
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS, STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
AGNES RISLEY ELEMENTARY, ALICE MAXWELL ELEMENTARY, FLORENCE DRAKE ELEMENTARY, GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY, GREENBRAE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (21.6 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)

Average annual temperature
62.3°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
52.2°F
Annual precipitation
22.1 in
Annual snowfall
9.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
174
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,857
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,155
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,648

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
77
Nearest airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
DINI-TOWNSEND HOSPITAL AT NNMH, NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER, RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+730 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
16.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,998
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
210,917
Average weekly wage
$1,245
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
727

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

How it compares

SparksState medianUS median
Median home value$489,048$407,467$289,727
Median sale price$481,833$405,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days63 days51 days
Typical rent$2,038/mo$1,790/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,998$1,566$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 Sparks, NV?
$489,048.
What is the median sale price in Sparks, NV?
$481,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Sparks, NV?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Sparks, NV?
Typical rent: $2,038/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sparks, NV?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire.
Is Sparks, NV in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sparks, NV?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sparks, NV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sparks, NV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sparks, NV?
26 schools (18 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sparks, NV walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sparks, NV?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sparks, NV?
Regional Price Parity: 100.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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