Sussex County

NJ · Pop. 111,755 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sussex County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 111,755.

$/Acre: $7,215
Property Tax: 2.49%
Growing Season: 190 days
Broadband: 86%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 63.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%
Local Sales Tax1.9%
Combined Sales Tax8.53%
Cost of Living Index121.9
Median Household Income$63,224
Poverty Rate17.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,215
Median Home Price$440K
Acres for Sale4693
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season190 days
Annual Rainfall44.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low27°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,944 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)225 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K285
Property Crime /100K266
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyModerate