Sparta 73 Excellent
Sparta Livability #57 ranked city in North Carolina#4,529 ranked city in the USARanks better than 84% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sparta

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Sparta transportation information

      Statistic Sparta North Carolina National
      Average one way commute19min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work74.8%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.4%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.3%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home10.8%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Sparta, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).