Sussex County, NJ
Living in Sussex County
Bikeability17
Walkability17
Commute10
Public Transit28
Affordability20
Public Safety97
Airports72
Hospitals55
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
141kPopulation-8.5k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
40 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$268kMedian Home Value-$55k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$213 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene52%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sussex County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Sussex County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding69
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sussex County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sussex County, NJ
Lakeland-Andover School
3 miles, S
Northwest Christian School
4 miles, SW
Willowglen Academy
5 miles, S
Veritas Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sussex County, NJ
Centenary University
21 miles, S
Rabbinical College of America
25 miles, SE
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
27 miles, W
Ramapo College of New Jersey
27 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sussex County, NJ
Newton Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Bon Secours Community Hospital
16 miles, N
St Anthony Community Hospital
19 miles, NE
Hackettstown Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Sussex County, NJ
New York Stewart International Airport
40 miles, NE
Newark Liberty International Airport
41 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
49 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
51 miles, E