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Sussex, NJ

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A tiny New Jersey town that’s big on character

Rural Quaint Community Architecture Close-Knit Nature

The compact rural town of Sussex occupies just over half a square miles of land near the New Jersey-Connecticut border. The lack of big-city buzz and presence of Tudor-style apartment buildings give Sussex an old-world feel. With just over 2,000 people in such a small locale, Sussex is big on community. It’s also imminently walkable and contains a number of parks, many of which are dog friendly.

The town itself is surrounded by farmland and New Jersey countryside, but bigger cities lie to the north in Connecticut and in eastern New Jersey near New York City. Despite its location, you can be in Newark in just over an hour via car.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Sussex, NJ is $1,202 for one bedroom, and $1,585 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sussex has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,202/month
769 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

23

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Walnut Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

93 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sussex Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

312 Students

4
out of 10

High Point Regional High School

Public

Grades 9-12

817 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Mountain Creek
  • Franklin Mineral Museum
  • Hidden Valley
  • High Point State Park

Airports

  • New York Stewart International

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