Sparks, NV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 80,651 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Sparks climate is mild, but extreme fluctuations between day and night are common. The region is prone to light snow accumulations in the winter months.
Geography
The city is located in the Truckee Meadows, just east of Reno, bisected by the Truckee River.
Cultural Attractions
Hot August Nights and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off are two of the festivals that bring the community together each year.
Recreation
Nearby Lake Tahoe offers various opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Economy
Sparks Nugget Inc., United Parcel Service, and Northern Nevada Medical Center are the city's top three employers.
| Median home price [details] | $175,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $226,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 1,947 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 22 |
| Average property taxes [details] | N/A |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 5 |
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