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