State rank#17 of 21
Smallest county145,807 residentsBergen County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 34037
Sussex County, New Jersey
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population145,807
Household income$116,186
Unemployment4.3%
Life expectancy78.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Sussex County has 145,807 residents and ranks #17 by population among New Jersey county equivalents. Median household income is $116,186. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Jersey
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Sussex County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Sussex County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $369,400 median home value and $1,585/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $116,186, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Sussex County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 40.3% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $116,186, rank #6 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Poor or fair health: 13.1%, rank #6 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Uninsured: 5.4%, rank #6 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,205 residents, rank #18 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 78.4 years, rank #12 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 400 residents, rank #12 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Jersey
Rank and range use only counties in New Jersey with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$116,186
$116,186; above the state county median of $100,869.
State rank #6 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$369,400
$369,400; below the state county median of $434,600.
State rank #8 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,585/mo
$1,585/mo; below the state county median of $1,623/mo.
State rank #9 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #9 of 21 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.3%
40.3%; above the state county median of 39.1%.
State rank #10 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.4 years
78.4 years; below the state county median of 78.4 years.
State rank #12 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.1%
13.1%; below the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #6 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.4%
5.4%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #6 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,205 residents
1 per 2,205 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,396 residents.
State rank #18 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 400 residents
1 per 400 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 393 residents.
State rank #12 of 21 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Sussex County FAQ
Is Sussex County a good place to live?
Sussex County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 40.3% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Sussex County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $369,400 median home value and $1,585/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $116,186, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Sussex County?
Sussex County has 145,807 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Sussex County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 34037; the parent state FIPS is 34.
What is the median household income in Sussex County?
The ACS median household income is $116,186.
How much does housing cost in Sussex County?
Housing benchmarks are $369,400 median home value and $1,585/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $116,186, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Sussex County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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