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Sparta, New Jersey

Introduction to Sparta, New Jersey

Sparta, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 16 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey and 31 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,080 people lived in Sparta.

Sparta History

When European colonists first discovered this area it was occupied by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. These Dutch explorers also noticed the presence of red ores in this region and tried to mine them. But they failed in their attempts to extract copper from these ores. The area had its first permanent settler, Robert Ogden, in 1778. For over a hundred years zinc, iron and limestone were mined in this area.

Sparta and nearby Attractions

  • Grover Cleveland Birthplace
  • Ringwood Manor
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Franklin Mineral Museum
  • South Mountain Reservation
  • Wild West City
  • Hidden Valley Resort

Things To Do In Sparta

Sparta is a residential community which offers all amenities needed for a wholesome life. It is a beautiful township that is dotted with lakes and surrounded by mountains. Hiking is a popular activity and the various lakes also serve as picnic areas.

Sparta Transportation

Newark International is the nearest major airport.

Sparta Higher Education

Higher education is available at Sussex County Community College, Drew University and the Caldwell College.

High Points

Sparta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySparta Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySparta Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySparta People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySparta Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySparta Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Sparta Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sparta College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sparta Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sparta, NJ

Comparing Sparta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population75
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents26
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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