The median sale price of a home in Sussex County was $455K last month, up 4.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Sussex County is $231, up 1.5% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Sussex County today?
$455K
Sale Price
+4.8% since last year
$231
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
+1.5% since last year
Under List Price
1%
Days on Market
75
Down Payment
3.5%
Total Homes Sold
495
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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.
Flood Factor - Major
40% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Sussex County has a major risk of flooding. 39,941 properties in Sussex County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 40% of all properties in Sussex County. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
49% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Sussex County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 77,889 properties in Sussex County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 49% 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. 138,494 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.