Median Income
$64,500
14% lower than US avg
Home Value
$176,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
9% lower than US avg
How Sussex Corner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,458
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$44,100
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.3%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units655
Rent Burden6.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation92 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Sussex Corner a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sussex Corner receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sussex Corner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sussex Corner is $64,500, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sussex Corner is $176,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.8% have completed high school.
Sussex Corner has a population of 1,458 with a density of 405 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
1,458
Total Population
2021 Census
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
Social Characteristics
Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Sussex Corner is $64,500, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Sussex Corner vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $64,500 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
The median home value in Sussex Corner is $176,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $176,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.8% |
| Housing Units | 655 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7102°N, 65.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |