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Sussex, Wisconsin

Introduction to Sussex, Wisconsin

Sussex, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 8 miles N of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 17 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 8,828.

Sussex History

The area which is now known as Sussex, was first settled in by Richard Cooling and George Elliot. A blacksmith shop was opened by Richard Cooling in 1843. Cooling became the postmaster of Sussex in the year 1851. In the year 1886, a lumber company was constructed next to the Central Railroad of Wisconsin. The community was officially incorporated as the village of Sussex in the 1920s. The Sussex Library was founded in 1980. The area was named after Sussex, England.

Sussex and nearby Attractions

  • Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Pike Lake State Park
  • Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest
  • Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology
  • Harrington Beach State Park

Things To Do In Sussex

Local golf courses include the Fairways of Woodside Golf Course, Wanaki Golf Course, and Rivers Bend Golf Club. People can plan a day trip to some of the notable locations of the community such as Civic Center Park, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, and New Berlin Recreation Trail. Museums like Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design, and Racine Art Museum provide information about the history of the area.

Sussex Transportation

The closest commercial airport is General Mitchell Airport.

Sussex Higher Education

Adult education can be pursued at Marquette University, Carroll College, and Cardinal Stritch University.

High Points

Sussex strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Sussex Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Sussex People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Sussex Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Sussex College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Sussex Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sussex, WI

Comparing Sussex to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population35
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity38
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
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