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Sparks, NV vs Alamogordo, NM

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- The median age of a home in Sparks is 38.7% younger than the median age of a home in Alamogordo.
 Sparks, NVAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age31  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$192,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.200.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned55.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sparks, NVAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,300$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,830  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sparks, NVAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sparks, NVAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99923.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99920.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sparks, NVAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews
Dave · Sparks, NV
My town
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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Cassie · Sparks, NV
What do I think about living in sparks, Nevada
Over 14 years ago

LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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MG · Sparks, NV
Weather here is great!
Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews
Vincent · Alamogordo, NM
It's Time To Come Home.
Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Kendra · Holloman Air Force Base, NM
Education
Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Mogulmouse · Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo Living
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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