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Houses in Sparta, IL (Randolph County) — Census median home value $120,500, county listing prices up about 10.2% over the past year. Market data for Sparta houses and the broader area.
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Sparta, IL is in Randolph County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Sparta and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,070, with a median household income of $63,401. Census data puts the median value of houses in Sparta at $120,500.
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Market overview
Sparta housing market
Sparta is in Randolph County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sparta and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$120,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,070
Median household income
$63,401
County price trend (2025)
10.25% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sparta market snapshot
Population
4,070
County
Randolph County
Median Household Income
$63,401
Median Home Value (city)
$120,500
Median Gross Rent
$722/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+10.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sparta's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $120,500.
County Price Trend
Randolph County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.25% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sparta has an estimated population of 4,070 and a median household income of $63,401, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sparta's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Randolph County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sparta.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Marissa (~7.9 mi), Lenzburg (~11.2 mi), Cutler (~11.5 mi), Darmstadt (~12.4 mi), Willisville (~13.3 mi), New Athens (~14.6 mi), St. Libory (~15.5 mi), Fayetteville (~16.9 mi), Campbell Hill (~17.4 mi), Hecker (~18.3 mi), Ava (~21.5 mi), Pinckneyville (~22.2 mi), Paderborn (~22.9 mi), Freeburg (~23.0 mi), Smithton (~23.6 mi), Floraville (~24.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sparta data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,070
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$120,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$63,401
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$722
County FHFA annual change (2025)
10.25%
Census place type
city
County
Randolph County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
1771448
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Sparta CUSD 140 — 3 schools, 1,175 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Randolph addresses may be served by Sparta CUSD 140, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Sparta FAQ
What are houses worth in Sparta, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sparta at $120,500.
How much do houses cost in Sparta, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Sparta, Census ACS data shows a median value of $120,500. Active listing prices in Randolph County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sparta, IL?
Sparta houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Randolph County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sparta, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sparta's population at approximately 4,070.
What's the median rent in Sparta, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sparta at approximately $722 per month.
What is the median household income in Sparta, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sparta at approximately $63,401.
Is the Sparta housing market growing?
Randolph County's FHFA house price index shows a 10.25% annual change in 2025.
Is Sparta, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sparta's median home value at about 1.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sparta, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sparta CUSD 140 for many Sparta addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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