Housing in Sparta, IL

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow 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

Median Rent

Rent Burden

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 Family
61.9%
Multi-Family
20.6%
Mobile Home
17.5%

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.