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Sussex, WI

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Milwaukee’s charming, little town

Quaint Suburb Commuter Accessible Peaceful

Located roughly 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Sussex is a suburban city that takes up less than 10 square miles. Its small size creates a pleasant, small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community. Although small, Sussex offers its residents plenty of community amenities to enjoy. Parks, nature trails, conservancy areas, and the Civic Center provide residents of all ages with recreation activities and programs. The other parts of Sussex are made up of peaceful residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental choices.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sussex, WI is $1,044 for a studio, $1,285 for one bedroom, $1,414 for two bedrooms, and $1,974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sussex has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,285/month
768 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

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

Maple Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

408 Students

9
out of 10

Richmond Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

407 Students

9
out of 10

Woodside Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

513 Students

8
out of 10

Richmond Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

407 Students

9
out of 10

Templeton Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

750 Students

8
out of 10

Hamilton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,562 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Menomonee Park
  • Village Park
  • Lime Kiln Park
  • Rotary Park
  • Homestead Hollow County Park

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.