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Crime in Sparks summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sparks. Key points include:
There were 3,300 total crimes in Sparks in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparks is 2,978.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparks is 394.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sparks is 2,583.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sparks is 40.53% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Sparks Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sparks / 100k People |
Nevada / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,300 | 2,978.2 | 2,599.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 437 | 394.4 | 402.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 62 | 56.0 | 63.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 277 | 250.0 | 281.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,863 | 2,583.8 | 2,197.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 334 | 301.4 | 364.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,177 | 1,964.7 | 1,357.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 352 | 317.7 | 475.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sparks summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sparks. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nevada. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sparks is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sparks is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sparks is $529,282.
The median income in Sparks is $89,056.
Sparks's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sparks Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sparks | Nevada | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 165 | 101 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sparks, NV Weather
The average high in Sparks is 67.0° and the average low is 37.2°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.4 inches of precipitation each year with 15.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sparks |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sparks Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sparks
The current population in Sparks is 110,024. The population has increased 26.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110,024 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 109,106 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 108,025 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 106,900 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 102,895 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 100,589 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 98,524 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 96,786 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 94,718 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 93,437 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 92,236 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 91,168 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 90,099 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 88,830 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 87,301 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sparks
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Sparks is:
52.8% White with 58,112 White residents.
2.3% African American with 2,479 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 292 American Indian residents.
6.2% Asian with 6,865 Asian residents.
1.2% Hawaiian with 1,373 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 667 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 4,601 Two Or More residents.
32.4% Hispanic with 35,635 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sparks | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.8% | 44.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 29.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sparks
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Sparks is 49.0% female with 53,945 female residents.
Sparks is 51.0% male with 56,078 male residents.
| Gender | Sparks | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sparks for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Sparks completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Sparks completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Sparks completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Sparks completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Sparks completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Sparks completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Sparks completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sparks completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sparks completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sparks | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sparks, Nevada
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3.7% of households in Sparks earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Sparks earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Sparks earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Sparks earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Sparks earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Sparks earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Sparks earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in Sparks earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Sparks earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.5% of households in Sparks earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sparks | NV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.5% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
