At a Glance
Median Income
$83,531
$32,445 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
Zillow: $179,164
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
18.4% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 3.4% (6% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population110
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,531
Per Capita$32,445
Unemployment3.4%
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%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
47.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.