Sussex SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Sussex summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sussex. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sussex is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sussex is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sussex is $507,550.
The median income in Sussex is $119,041.
Sussex's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sussex Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sussex | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sussex, WI Weather
The average high in Sussex is 55.7° and the average low is 37.0°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.2 inches of precipitation each year with 42.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sussex |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Sussex, WI Photos
Rankings & Articles For Sussex
Locations Around Sussex
Map Of Sussex, WI
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Sussex Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sussex
The current population in Sussex is 12,066. The population has increased 17.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,066 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 11,795 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 11,549 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 11,398 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 10,884 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 10,833 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 10,791 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 10,763 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 10,716 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 10,680 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 10,632 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,553 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,489 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 10,371 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 10,262 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sussex
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Sussex is:
83.5% White with 10,070 White residents.
1.9% African American with 229 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
8.0% Asian with 965 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 231 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sussex | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sussex
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Sussex is 49.1% female with 5,919 female residents.
Sussex is 50.9% male with 6,146 male residents.
| Gender | Sussex | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sussex for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Sussex completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Sussex completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Sussex completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sussex completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Sussex completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Sussex completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Sussex completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sussex completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sussex completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sussex | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sussex, Wisconsin
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4.7% of households in Sussex earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Sussex earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Sussex earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Sussex earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.7% of households in Sussex earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Sussex earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Sussex earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Sussex earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Sussex earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.3% of households in Sussex earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sussex | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.3% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
