Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sparks, NV
25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sparks, NV — Key Takeaways
Sparks has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Schurz CDP with a median home value of $84,300. The strongest job market is in Amargosa Valley CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.3%.
Sparks has a population of 108,025, a median household income of $82,938, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and a poverty rate of 8.5%. The median home value citywide is $423,500, which is 50% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Valley CDP | 86 | ||
| Alamo CDP | 84 | ||
| Osino CDP | 78 | ||
4 | Panaca CDP | 71 | |
5 | McGill CDP | 69 | |
6 | Virginia City CDP | 64 | |
7 | Bunkerville CDP | 63 | |
8 | Lemmon Valley CDP | 62 | |
9 | Grass Valley CDP | 59 | |
10 | Schurz CDP | 58 | |
11 | Moapa Town CDP | 57 | |
12 | Topaz Ranch Estates CDP | 56 | |
13 | Silver Springs CDP | 56 | |
14 | Indian Springs CDP | 56 | |
15 | Stagecoach CDP | 54 | |
16 | Minden CDP | 52 | |
17 | Ruhenstroth CDP | 52 | |
18 | Smith Valley CDP | 50 | |
19 | Sandy Valley CDP | 50 | |
20 | Pioche CDP | 49 | |
21 | Indian Hills CDP | 48 | |
22 | Battle Mountain CDP | 48 | |
23 | Mogul CDP | 47 | |
24 | Golden Valley CDP | 47 | |
25 | Washoe Valley CDP | 43 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sparks for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $84,300
- $107,500
- $121,100
- $134,200
- $135,200
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.3%
- 0.4%
- 0.5%
- 0.9%
- 1.0%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 0.2 per 1K
- 0.2 per 1K
- 0.2 per 1K
- 0.2 per 1K
- 0.3 per 1K
Lowest median rent
- $541
- $693
- $753
- $777
- $867
Highest median household income
- $142,500
- $131,838
- $106,815
- $101,532
- $99,962
Lowest poverty rate
- 1.3%
- 1.9%
- 2.2%
- 3.5%
- 3.6%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.