Sussex County

DE · Pop. 101,358 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sussex County is a suburban county in DE with a population of approximately 101,358.

$/Acre: $7,394

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.18%

Combined Sales Tax1.18%

Cost of Living Index111.3

Median Household Income$65,014

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,394

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale239

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,757 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K529

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate