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Sussex, NJ

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Population
2,079
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
441 ft
Median Home Value
$275,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New JerseyPopulation rankingHighest population places in New JerseyNearest larger communityHopatcong, New Jersey18 miles away · 14,824 residents.

About Sussex

Sussex is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, operating as a classic doughnut town completely surrounded by Wantage Township. Incorporated in 1891 as Deckertown and situated within the scenic Wallkill River watershed, the historic valley community of approximately 2,145 is served by the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District for public elementary and middle education locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA96.7rating

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