Sussex Corner, NB

New Brunswick

Sussex Corner is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,458. Residents earn $64,500 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,458 Population 405/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $44,100 per capita
$176,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,000 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation92 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+35.8%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute20 min

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
405
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages2.7%

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.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,500
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.7 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Sussex Corner is $176,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Renter-Occupied16.8%
Housing Units655

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sussex Corner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates45.7102°N, 65.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+35.8%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density405/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.7 min
Drive Alone91.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.4%

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