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Sussex County
  • County in New Jersey

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 A minus
  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

editorial

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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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%

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