Sparks, NV
Population 109,106 · Reno, NV MSA. Moving to or from Sparks? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
109,106
Cost of living (RPP)
101.014
Annual avg temp
54°F
Typical home
$529,283
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $86,979 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $455,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,651/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.64 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 101.014 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.274, goods 96.271, services 123.478. Source: BEA, Reno, NV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
54°F
January low
25°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
6.8"
Annual precipitation 8.4". Station: SPARKS, NV US (1.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$529,283
ZHVI YoY
-0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,953/mo
ZORI YoY
+8.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Reno, NV
Total employment (MSA)
254,100
Median wage (annual)
$47,540
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 30,990 | $45,200 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 30,330 | $42,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 23,210 | $30,270 |
| Management Occupations | 21,700 | $97,370 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 19,500 | $36,430 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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