Housing in Sparta, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$127,346
Sparta vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sparta is highlighted.
Median Home Value
31st%ilemost expensive$120,500show rank
Median Rent
19th%ilemost expensive rent$722show rank
Rent Burden
16th%ilehighest rent burden13.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$120,500
Median Rent
$722
Total Housing Units
2,000
Vacancy Rate
14.7%
Owner Occupied
59.5%
Renter Occupied
40.5%
Median Property Tax
$2,209
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$869
Housing Types
Single Family61.9%
Multi-Family20.6%
Mobile Home17.5%
The median home value in Sparta, IL is $120,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sparta is $127,346. The median rent is $722 per month (Census ACS). About 59.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1972. There are 2,000 total housing units.