At a Glance
Median Income
$72,601
$49,853 per capita
Home Value
$258,400
Zillow: $459,243
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sussex a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sussex residents earn a median household income of $72,601 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,853. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sussex is $258,400 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,243. Median rent is $1,422/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
25.2% of adults in Sussex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sussex has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,004
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density3,397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,601
Per Capita$49,853
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,400
Rent$1,422
Ownership36.6%
Zillow$459,243
Housing Units944
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation425 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute47 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sussex was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.