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Sparks, Nevada · ZIP 89434

Sparks — ZIP 89434

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Sparks (89434) scores 52/100 — Fair for Sparks. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $479K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$479K
Median rent$2,061/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$479K

Median Rent

$2,061/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,615

Violent Crime

2,344

Property Crime

10,271

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washoe County, Nevada (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
LLOYD DIEDRICHSEN ELEMENTARYPK–05312
43%
51%
MARVIN MOSS ELEMENTARYPK–05308
42%
52%
KATHERINE DUNN ELEMENTARYPK–05462
36%
39%
Hillside Elementary SchoolPK–0537
30%
50%
EDWARD C. REED HIGH SCHOOL09–122,092
27%
56%
LOU MENDIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08964
22%
41%
JERRY WHITEHEAD ELEMENTARYKG–05234
22%
47%
Alpine Academy High School09–12224
10%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,798

Median Income

$92K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 89434 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 89434 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 89434 is approximately $479K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 89434 in Sparks has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.