Sparta Township, NJ

Living in Sparta Township

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 23
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 57
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Schools 65
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Residents

19k Population -922 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
57% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate18%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$138k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more27%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$382k Median Home Value -$40k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$301 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas14%
Utility gas17%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sparta Township

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Sussex County4

Property Crime in Sparta Township

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Sussex County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 3 10
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 5 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sparta Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sparta Township, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sparta Township, NJ

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Colleges

Colleges near Sparta Township, NJ

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Centenary University
18 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sparta Township, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Sparta Township, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
44 miles, SE
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