At a Glance
Median Income
$112,031
$54,450 per capita
Home Value
$384,900
Zillow: $491,671
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sussex a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 $112,031 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,577 business establishments, including 875 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sussex is $384,900 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,671. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Sussex reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,231/100K.
Education
48.1% of adults in Sussex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sussex has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,795
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,396/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,031
Per Capita$54,450
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$42,030M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,900
Rent$1,231
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$491,671
Housing Units4,639
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,231/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation950 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Sussex was built in 1992.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 875 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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