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Sussex County

City in New Jersey, United States

Overview

Sussex County, NJ is a scenic, rural area rich in natural beauty, outdoor activities, and small-town charm. Located in northern New Jersey, it offers a peaceful lifestyle with access to state parks, lakes, and historic towns. The county is popular with families, nature lovers, and those seeking a relaxing getaway near New York City.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
144,221
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.14°, -74.69°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,000
Local Cost
$2,090
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-27.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1233 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
1N7
Distance
32 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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