Living in Sussex County, New Jersey

Sussex County is a county in New Jersey with a population of around 143,673, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Hopatcong, Newton, Franklin.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,221/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $388K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and warm summers (highs around 76°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away.

Demographics

Sussex County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.