Sussex, NB

Full City Profile · New Brunswick

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,440 Population 1,292/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income $38,440 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$705 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sussex, NB

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,800
27% below
$38,440 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
38% below
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
37.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
23.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Sussex Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sussex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
62%
Rent
61%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sussex a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sussex residents earn a median household income of $54,800 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,440. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 138 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sussex is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $705/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

11.6% of adults in Sussex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 37.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sussex has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,440
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,800
Per Capita$38,440
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty23.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$705
Ownership58.1%
Housing Units2,065
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation69 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute20 min