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    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.

    Population: 108,0252026 Data

    Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sparks, NV — Key Takeaways

    Sparks has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Owyhee CDP with a median home value of $57,500.

    Sparks has a population of 108,025, a median household income of $82,938. 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.

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    Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

    Owyhee CDP

    86/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $57,500

    Schurz CDP

    80/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $84,300

    Wadsworth CDP

    75/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $106,600
    Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods
    Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sparks ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
    #NeighborhoodScore
    		Owyhee CDP86
    		Schurz CDP80
    		Wadsworth CDP75
    4
    		Amargosa Valley CDP75
    5
    		Alamo CDP71
    6
    		Nellis AFB CDP69
    7
    		McGill CDP68
    8
    		Grass Valley CDP68
    9
    		Pioche CDP61
    10
    		Osino CDP57
    11
    		Battle Mountain CDP54
    12
    		Pahrump CDP50
    13
    		Silver Springs CDP49
    14
    		Moapa Valley CDP44
    15
    		Topaz Ranch Estates CDP43
    16
    		Spring Creek CDP43
    17
    		Panaca CDP42
    18
    		Sandy Valley CDP41
    19
    		Stagecoach CDP37
    20
    		Lemmon Valley CDP33
    21
    		Virginia City CDP28
    22
    		Moapa Town CDP28
    23
    		Bunkerville CDP24
    24
    		Washoe Valley CDP18
    25
    		Mogul CDP0

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sparks for each growth-potential metric.

    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Owyhee CDP
      $57,500
    2. 2
      Schurz CDP
      $84,300
    3. 3
      Nellis AFB CDP
      $98,200
    4. 4
      Wadsworth CDP
      $106,600
    5. 5
      Amargosa Valley CDP
      $107,500
    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Nellis AFB CDP
      4.6 per 1K
    2. 2
      Battle Mountain CDP
      4.6 per 1K
    3. 3
      Pahrump CDP
      4.6 per 1K
    4. 4
      Silver Springs CDP
      4.6 per 1K
    5. 5
      Moapa Valley CDP
      4.6 per 1K
    Best Air Quality

    Lowest Air Quality Index

    1. 1
      Pahrump CDP
      AQI 46
    2. 2
      Moapa Valley CDP
      AQI 46
    3. 3
      Spring Creek CDP
      AQI 46
    Lowest Rent

    Lowest median rent

    1. 1
      Pahrump CDP
      $761
    2. 2
      Spring Creek CDP
      $761
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Bunkerville CDP
      $142,500
    2. 2
      Mogul CDP
      $131,838
    3. 3
      Spring Creek CDP
      $109,952
    4. 4
      Virginia City CDP
      $106,815
    5. 5
      Osino CDP
      $101,532
    How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Sparks

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sparks?
    The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Sparks are: Owyhee CDP, Schurz CDP, Wadsworth CDP, Amargosa Valley CDP, Alamo CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.
    Which neighborhoods in Sparks are still affordable but improving?
    The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Sparks is Owyhee CDP with a median home value of $57,500. The national median is $281,900.
    Is Sparks a good place to buy property for appreciation?
    Sparks has a median home value of $423,500. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.
    What is the median household income in Sparks?
    The median household income in Sparks, NV is $82,938. The national median is $74,580.

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