Sparta Township, NJ
Living in Sparta Township
Bikeability30
Walkability23
Commute6
Public Transit39
Affordability3
Public Safety98
Airports78
Hospitals50
Colleges57
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Schools65
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Residents
19kPopulation-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
$138kMedian 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
$382kMedian Home Value-$40k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Alpine Montessori - Sparta
1 miles, S
Hilltop Country Day School
1 miles, SW
Veritas Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sparta Township, NJ
Centenary University
18 miles, SW
Rabbinical College of America
18 miles, S
College of Saint Elizabeth
21 miles, SE
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sparta Township, NJ
Newton Medical Center
7 miles, W
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus
14 miles, SE
Greystone Park Psych Hosp
16 miles, SE
Hackettstown Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sparta Township, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
35 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
41 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
44 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
48 miles, E