All Countries
Sussex, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,004
Population
3,397/sq mi density
$72,601
Median Income
$49,853 per capita
$258,400
Home Value
$435,141 Zillow
$1,422
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,601 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$258,400 home value, $1,422/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$258,400
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
36.6%
44% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
944
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$258,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$435,141
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
36.6%
Owner-Occupied
63.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,205/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,761/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,137/mo
Census median rent:
$1,422/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
36.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $258,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,141 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,422 |
| FMR Studio | $1,612 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,205 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,761 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,137 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 36.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 944 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |