Sussex County, NJ home prices

Sussex County, NJ: the typical home is worth $446,143 as of 2026-05, up +3.1% over the past year and +186.9% since 2000. Listings run about $271/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $33,798 → 2026: $446,143 (13.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $446,143, homes in Sussex County sit 24% below the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 91% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #14 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,202/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,315/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Morris County, NJ ($713,369) · Passaic County, NJ ($598,901) · Pike County, PA ($306,548) · Warren County, NJ ($423,462) · Orange County, NY ($464,133) · Essex County, NJ ($668,383)