Housing in Sparta, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$235,856
Sparta vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sparta is highlighted.
Median Home Value
60th%ilemost expensive$215,800show rank
Median Rent
7th%ilemost expensive rent$583show rank
Rent Burden
47th%ilehighest rent burden18.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$215,800
Median Rent
$583
Total Housing Units
1,009
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Owner Occupied
57.4%
Renter Occupied
42.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,517
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$906
Housing Types
Single Family70.7%
Multi-Family26.2%
Mobile Home3.2%
The median home value in Sparta, NC is $215,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Sparta is $235,856. The median rent is $583 per month (Census ACS). About 57.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 1,009 total housing units.