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Sussex, NJ

Sussex, NJ.

Population: 18,731 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sussex, NJ is $461,077 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 33.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$461,077

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

33.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$461,077
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$461,077
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$440,000
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
33.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
High Point Regional High School District, Sussex-Wantage Regional School District
Schools include
High Point Regional High School District, Sussex Middle School, Wantage Elementary School, Clifton E. Lawrence

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Metaltec/Aerosystems (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,628
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,880

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (19 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Sussex Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+327 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,484
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,300
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SussexState medianUS median
Median home value$461,077$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$440,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,484$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sussex, NJ?
$461,077.
What is the median sale price in Sussex, NJ?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sussex, NJ?
Median days on market: 33.5 days.
What is typical rent in Sussex, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sussex, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Sussex, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sussex, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sussex, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sussex, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sussex, NJ?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sussex, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sussex, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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