Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Sparta
Sparta, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,156
Population
4,535
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Michigan’s proud agricultural village
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Just 19 miles north of Grand Rapids, Sparta is a village in the township of Sparta. This small community is proud of its roots in agriculture and continues the tradition of farming today. Sparta is surrounded by calm fields and orchards with farmers markets and fruits stands galore. Sparta residents highly value living an active, healthy lifestyle and outdoor recreation is very popular. There are eight parks and over 103 acres for trails for the community to enjoy. Take a relaxing stroll along relaxing pathway or catch an outdoor movie at Roger Williams Park. The Howard Christensen Nature Center is just a few minutes north of town offering a retreat center, campgrounds and community events for Spartans. Picking cherries and apples at nearby farms like at Klein’s Sweet Cherries or Klenk Orchards is also very popular in the area.
Typically, the village is relaxed and quiet but the area gets busier during the summer months when the biggest events of the year are held. Sparta Town and Country Days is a five-day event featuring carnival rides, live music, fireworks, and more. Indulge in apple concoctions of every kind, cider competitions, and Johnny Appleseed games at the Michigan Apple Fest, Sparta’s huge celebration of one of its most popular crops. Sparta is packed with small-town charm but also offers quick access to Grand Rapids, which is only 22 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,336
Average: $75,507
Education
759
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,243
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sparta has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sparta, MI is $1,041 for a studio, $1,156 for one bedroom, and $1,273 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sparta has increased by 11.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,156/month
693 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sparta, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
572 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
473 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
851 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Howard Christensen Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
Top Apartments in Sparta
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.