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Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 8 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 17 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Sussex has a population of 8,828.
In Sussex, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Sussex. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.
In 2000, Sussex had a median family income of $65,702. Sussex is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Sussex benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the village.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Sussex residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Sussex, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Sussex has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Sussex, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Sussex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Sussex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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