Sussex County, DE

Population 203,390

Sussex County is located in the state of Delaware. The population is 203,390.

There are 52 public schools in Sussex County with an average Homefacts rating of B. Unemployment in Sussex County is moderate and the median home sales price is $0.

Sussex County, DE Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.4%

Environmental Hazards

1,387 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 52 K-12 public schools in Sussex County, DE and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Sussex County's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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Property Report Overview

Average Listing Price
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Median Sales Price
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Median Home Value

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    37.9%
  • Rented
    13%
  • Owned
    49.1%

2,288 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Sussex County, DE issued 2,288 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,288 permits, 1943 were issued for single family homes and 345 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sussex County, DE issued 2,474 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,474 permits, 1942 were issued for single family homes and 532 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $651
  • 1 Bedroom: $733
  • 2 Bedrooms: $964
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,289
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,515

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Environmental Hazards

1387 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HAZARDOUS (0/0)
    Sussex County, DE has 0% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sussex County, DE is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.91 Average
    Sussex County, DE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.14°
  • February 38.9°
  • March 46.43°
  • April 56.82°
  • May 65.47°
  • June 74.31°
  • July 79.73°
  • August 77.48°
  • September 70.8°
  • October 60.05°
  • November 48.7°
  • December 40.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sussex County, DE

Earthquakes
Sussex County, DE has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sussex County, DE has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sussex County, DE has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sussex County, DE has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sussex County, DE: $57,734

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sussex County is 3.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.6% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.28%
White Collar - 59.72%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Markell
  • Sen. Thomas R. Carper
  • Sen. Christopher A. Coons

Neighborhood Info

8 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

82 FCC Towers view all