Median Income
$54,800
27% lower than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$705
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
23.4%
89% higher than US avg
How Sussex Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,440
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$38,440
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty23.4%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,065
Rent Burden18.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation69 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+4.1%
Is Sussex a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Sussex receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sussex has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Sussex is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 23.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Sussex is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.4% have completed high school.
Sussex has a population of 4,440 with a density of 1,292 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2% Asian.
Population
4,440
Total Population
2021 Census
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
The median household income in Sussex is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $54,800 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| 89% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
The median home value in Sussex is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $705 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,065 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Sussex vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Sussex vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7227°N, 65.5066°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |