Sparta, WI Housing
As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Sparta is $102,200, which is much lower than the state average of $169,400 and is much lower than the national average of $179,900. The Sparta median house value has grown by 37.00% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Sparta is lower than the state average rate of 50.98% and is lower than the national average rate of 50.42%. The median year that a house in Sparta was built is 1971, which is about the same as the median year for a house built in the state which is 1970 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 2,414 Owner Occupied Houses in Sparta, WI, #531| Sparta, WI | 102,200 USD |
| Wisconsin | 169,000 USD |
| U.S. | 188,400 USD |
| Sparta, WI | 37.00% |
| Wisconsin | 50.98% |
| U.S. | 50.42% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 4,192, see rank | 100% | 2,624,358 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,986 | 95.09%, see rank | 86.87% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,327 | 55.51%, see rank | 59.12% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,659 | 39.58%, see rank | 27.75% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 206 | 4.91%, see rank | 13.13% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 94 | 2.24%, see rank | 2.41% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 41 | 0.98%, see rank | 1.30% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 22 | 0.52%, see rank | 0.36% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 10 | 0.24%, see rank | 7.36% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 39 | 0.93%, see rank | 1.69% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #287| Sparta, WI | Wisconsin | U.S. |
| 1971 | 1970 | 1975 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 2,414 | 100% | 1,580,608 | 76,089,650 |
| With a Mortgage | 1,457 | 60.36%, see rank | 68.46% | 67.94% |
| Without a Mortgage | 957 | 39.64%, see rank | 31.54% | 32.06% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Sparta, WI | 1,099 USD |
| Wisconsin | 1,433 USD |
| U.S. | 1,524 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.15% | 0.22% |
| $300 to $499 | 11 | 0.75%, see rank | 1.27% | 1.85% |
| $500 to $699 | 168 | 11.53%, see rank | 4.18% | 5.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 441 | 30.27%, see rank | 14.55% | 14.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 514 | 35.28%, see rank | 34.50% | 27.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 228 | 15.65%, see rank | 24.60% | 19.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 95 | 6.52%, see rank | 16.08% | 19.39% |
| $3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 4.67% | 11.73% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Sparta, WI | 24.80% of the Total Income |
| Wisconsin | 24.50% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 48 | 3.29%, see rank | 3.75% | 4.85% |
| 10% to 20% | 476 | 32.67%, see rank | 29.79% | 28.90% |
| 20% to 30% | 353 | 24.23%, see rank | 32.36% | 28.42% |
| 30% to 40% | 249 | 17.09%, see rank | 15.62% | 15.27% |
| 40% or More | 320 | 21.96%, see rank | 18.24% | 22.15% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Sparta, WI | 413 USD |
| Wisconsin | 500 USD |
| U.S. | 431 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 38 | 3.97%, see rank | 2.73% | 8.92% |
| $200 to $299 | 26 | 2.72%, see rank | 7.76% | 16.68% |
| $300 to $499 | 670 | 70.01%, see rank | 39.60% | 35.65% |
| $500 to $699 | 187 | 19.54%, see rank | 31.57% | 20.07% |
| $700 or More | 36 | 3.76%, see rank | 18.34% | 18.68% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Sparta, WI | 13.50% of the Total Income |
| Wisconsin | 13.90% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 270 | 28.21%, see rank | 32.42% | 38.92% |
| 10% to 20% | 401 | 41.90%, see rank | 35.51% | 31.98% |
| 20% to 30% | 143 | 14.94%, see rank | 14.94% | 12.67% |
| 30% to 40% | 50 | 5.22%, see rank | 6.84% | 5.90% |
| 40% or More | 81 | 8.46%, see rank | 9.64% | 9.51% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 4,366 | 100% | 2,593,073 | 130,038,080 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 2,491 | 57.05%, see rank | 66.33% | 61.62% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 149 | 3.41%, see rank | 4.33% | 5.74% |
| 2 Units | 314 | 7.19%, see rank | 7.07% | 3.88% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 446 | 10.22%, see rank | 3.74% | 4.47% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 204 | 4.67%, see rank | 4.77% | 4.84% |
| 10 or More Units | 269 | 6.16%, see rank | 9.88% | 12.68% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 493 | 11.29%, see rank | 3.87% | 6.76% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 4,366 | 100% | 2,593,073 | 130,038,080 |
| 1 Room | 41 | 0.94%, see rank | 1.35% | 1.59% |
| 2 Rooms | 162 | 3.71%, see rank | 2.26% | 2.62% |
| 3 Rooms | 262 | 6.00%, see rank | 8.33% | 9.02% |
| 4 Rooms | 1,014 | 23.22%, see rank | 16.88% | 16.85% |
| 5 Rooms | 1,048 | 24.00%, see rank | 21.37% | 20.93% |
| 6 Rooms | 614 | 14.06%, see rank | 18.38% | 18.56% |
| 7 Rooms | 516 | 11.82%, see rank | 12.84% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 409 | 9.37%, see rank | 8.62% | 8.39% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 300 | 6.87%, see rank | 9.97% | 9.65% |
| Median Rooms | 5.20, see rank | - | 5.50 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 4,366 | 100% | 2,593,073 | 130,038,080 |
| No Bedroom | 41 | 0.94%, see rank | 1.51% | 1.84% |
| 1 Bedroom | 594 | 13.61%, see rank | 9.85% | 11.32% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 1,400 | 32.07%, see rank | 29.02% | 27.20% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 1,787 | 40.93%, see rank | 41.57% | 39.80% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 471 | 10.79%, see rank | 14.61% | 15.80% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 73 | 1.67%, see rank | 3.44% | 4.04% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 4,191 | 100% | 2,274,611 | 114,235,996 |
| Utility Gas | 2,864 | 68.34%, see rank | 66.07% | 49.91% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 120 | 2.86%, see rank | 11.02% | 5.38% |
| Electricity | 916 | 21.86%, see rank | 13.04% | 34.20% |
| Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 210 | 5.01%, see rank | 4.36% | 7.07% |
| Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Wood | 56 | 1.34%, see rank | 4.28% | 1.97% |
| Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Other Fuel | 25 | 0.60%, see rank | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.33% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
| Monthly Rental | Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 1,754 | 100% | 662,063 | 35,969,315 |
| $199 or Less | 16 | 0.91%, see rank | 1.58% | 2.25% |
| $200 to $299 | 176 | 10.03%, see rank | 4.10% | 3.41% |
| $300 to $499 | 489 | 27.88%, see rank | 13.03% | 9.80% |
| $500 to $699 | 491 | 27.99%, see rank | 29.29% | 19.41% |
| $700 to $999 | 462 | 26.34%, see rank | 35.24% | 29.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 120 | 6.84%, see rank | 13.93% | 23.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.91% | 7.56% |
| $2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.91% | 4.16% |
| Median | $603, see rank | - | $713 | $841 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
| Sparta, WI | % | Wisconsin | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,191 | 100% | 2,274,611 | 114,235,996 |
| No Vehicles Available | 248 | 5.92%, see rank | 6.67% | 8.85% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 1,531 | 36.53%, see rank | 31.78% | 33.28% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 1,860 | 44.38%, see rank | 40.62% | 37.87% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 552 | 13.17%, see rank | 20.93% | 20.00% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical vehicle available data.