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Sussex County
  • County in New Jersey
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Sussex County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade C+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade B minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C minus

    Sussex County is located in New Jersey with a population of 144,492. In Sussex County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Sussex County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sussex County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $282,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,387
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Sussex County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      38.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      14.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      114.8
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      506
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      30.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Sussex County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $101,645
    National
    $69,021

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