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Sussex, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Sussex County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 23/sq mi density
$83,531 Median Income $32,445 per capita
$187,200 Home Value $179,164 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,531 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sussex, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,531
11% above
$32,445 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
34% below
Zillow: $179,164
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
111%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sussex a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sussex residents earn a median household income of $83,531 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,445. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sussex is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,164. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Sussex reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,689/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Sussex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sussex has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population110
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,531
Per Capita$32,445
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,200
Rent
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$179,164
Housing Units106
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property1,689/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation109 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sussex was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.