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Sparta
A city of 1,830 people in Georgia
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About Sparta
City in Georgia, United States1,357Population
1.8 sq miArea
659 ftElevation
Sparta is a city in and the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia, United States. The city's population was 1,357 at the 2020 census.
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Town numbers
ZIP code31087
Area code706
Living in Sparta
Housing in Sparta
$229K▲ 2.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Sparta home is worth about $229,000, up 2.2% in a year, 31% below the Georgia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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Safety in Sparta
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