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Sussex, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 26 miles N of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 2,145.
In Sussex, about 43% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sussex live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Sussex had a median family income of $45,250.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sussex residents, with $650. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Sussex, 38% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Sussex without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.
In Sussex, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Sussex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Sussex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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