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Sussex
  • Town in New Jersey
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Sussex

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C+
    Sussex is a town in New Jersey with a population of 1,913. Sussex is in Sussex County. Living in Sussex offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Sussex and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sussex are above average.
    Population
    1,913
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $213,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,376
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      49%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Sussex

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,757
    National
    $69,021
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