Sussex County is nestled in the state of New Jersey. With an area of 535 square miles, Sussex County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the bottom with 14,416 residents. Sussex County's population density of rural makes it one of the most thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Newton, with a population of 25,994.
Sussex County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Sussex County residents is $66,287, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in New Jersey. As a reflection this, the average house value in Sussex County is $161,822, on par with the state average of $179,635.
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