How long is the commute from Sparks, NV?
Workers who live in Sparks, NV take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Sparks get to work
| Means of transportation | Sparks | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±2.1 points) | 68.7% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±1.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Sparks, the average commute is higher than in Washoe County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sparks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washoe County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washoe County, Sparks ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sparks
| Vehicles available | Sparks | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±0.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±2.0 points) | 30.5% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±2.1 points) | 37.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±2.0 points) | 26.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Sparks, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Washoe County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sparks
| Sparks | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±1.2 points) | 12.6% (±0.6 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±1.1 points) | 91.1% (±0.6 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sparks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washoe County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sparks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks | — | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Sun Valley | 4.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Springs | 6.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Golden Valley | 6.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Reno | 7.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Lemmon Valley | 10 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Mogul | 12 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi | 15 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Springs | 16 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reno, NV (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spanish Springs, NV (33.0 minutes), Lemmon Valley, NV (30.3 minutes), Cold Springs, NV (31.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Cold Springs | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Lemmon Valley | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Golden Valley | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) |
| 5 | Washoe Valley | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Sun Valley | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Sparks | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 8 | Verdi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Mogul | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Reno | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 11 | Incline Village | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sparks
How long is the average commute in Sparks?
Workers who live in Sparks, NV take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sparks without a car?
4.7% of households in Sparks have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sparks?
11.1% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Sparks worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparks city, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparks city, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sparks city, Nevada
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sparks city, Nevada (place:68400, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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