The median sale price of a home in Sussex County was $415K last month, down 13.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sussex County is $229, up 3.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Sussex County today?
$415K
Sale Price
-13.1% since last year
$229
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
+3.4% since last year
Under List Price
1.1%
Days on Market
80
Down Payment
25.0%
Total Homes Sold
338
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Home offer insights for Sussex County
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This area's enrollment policy is not based solely on geography. Please check the school district website for more information.
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Love Creek Elementary School
Public • K-5 • Choice school
647
Students
N/A
9/10
Rehoboth Elementary School
Public • K-5 • Choice school
470
Students
3 reviews
8/10
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public • K-5 • Choice school
681
Students
6 reviews
8/10
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Public • K-8 • Choice school
472
Students
3 reviews
8/10
Shields (richard A.) Elementary School
Public • K-5 • Choice school
560
Students
16 reviews
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33 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Sussex County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Sussex County.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
41% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Sussex County has a major risk of flooding. 38,789 properties in Sussex County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 41% of all properties in Sussex County. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
22% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Sussex County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 34,188 properties in Sussex County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 22% of all properties in Sussex County.
88% of properties are at severe
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Sussex County has a Severe Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Sussex County is most at risk from hurricanes. 133,149 properties in Sussex County have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 148 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 170 mph.