Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Sparks
Sparks, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,566
Population
6,371
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A northern suburb of Baltimore with historic roots
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Rural
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Great Schools
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An outer suburb of Baltimore, the small town of Sparks, Maryland sits just 20 miles north of the city. Sparks offers a rural environment for renters, along with upscale rentals, great public schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. You’ll find this close-knit community enjoying the great outdoors at Sparks Park and exploring the Sparks Bank Nature Center. Although Sparks is sparsely filled with residential neighborhoods, the city offers a few local gems like the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum.
After you find your upscale rental in Sparks, be sure to check out the Milton Inn. This upscale eatery resides in a former inn from 1740 with intricate décor and historic roots. Just down York Street you’ll find the Filling Station, known for its lattes, pastries, and local charm. For more shopping and dining options, check out Hunt Valley Towne Centre just a few miles south of Sparks with over 55 retailers and eateries, a movie theatre, a grocery store, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$118,546
Average: $154,512
Education
3,359
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,558
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sparks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sparks, MD is $1,566 for one bedroom, and $1,770 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sparks has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,566/month
801 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sparks, MD is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center
- Oregon Ridge Park
- Northern Central Railroad Trail
- Loch Raven Fishing Center
- Rodgers Farms
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.