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Sparks, Nevada real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Sparks, NV (Washoe County) — Census median home value $455,900, county listing prices up about 7.9% over the past year.
Sparks, NV is in Washoe County, Nevada — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 109,106, with a median household income of $86,979. Census data puts Sparks's median home value at $455,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Washoe County's current median listing price runs $717,000, up about 7.9% over the past year.
At a glance
Sparks market snapshot
Population
109,106
Median Household Income
$86,979
Median Home Value (city)
$455,900
Median Listing Price (Washoe County)
$717,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,651/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.9%
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What makes Sparks different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sparks's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $455,900. Separately, Washoe County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $717,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washoe County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.44% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sparks has an estimated population of 109,106 and a median household income of $86,979, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sparks's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% 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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What are home values like in Sparks, NV?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Sparks's median home value at $455,900. Washoe County's current median listing price runs $717,000, up about 7.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Sparks, NV?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sparks's population at approximately 109,106.
What's the median rent in Sparks, NV?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sparks at approximately $1,651 per month.
What is the median household income in Sparks, NV?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sparks at approximately $86,979.
Is the Sparks housing market growing?
Washoe County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.44% annual change in 2025.
Is Sparks, NV affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sparks's median home value at about 5.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% 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.
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