Housing by town in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey has 30 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,585 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,314 in 2015–2019 (+20.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Hardyston Township has the highest median gross rent ($2,097) and Fredon Township the lowest ($1,205).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,585 (±$67)
- Households that rent
- 16.3%
- Median household income
- $116,186
- Places
- 30
Cities, towns and townships in Sussex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Borough | $1,597 | 43.9% | $92,750 | $400,000 | $8,214 |
| Andover Township | $1,636 | 8.5% | $142,225 | $413,000 | $9,729 |
| Branchville Borough | $1,750 | 44.0% | $126,458 | $381,800 | $6,519 |
| Byram Township | $1,561 | 5.2% | $138,854 | $389,900 | $9,780 |
| Frankford Township | $1,672 | 8.7% | $117,286 | $418,400 | $7,895 |
| Franklin Borough | $1,381 | 43.8% | $92,744 | $272,600 | $7,921 |
| Fredon Township | $1,205 | 4.5% | $142,903 | $457,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Green Township | $1,648 | 2.5% | $141,875 | $472,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Hamburg Borough | $1,685 | 29.5% | $86,975 | $280,900 | $8,553 |
| Hampton Township | $1,680 | 13.5% | $109,676 | $336,700 | $7,199 |
| Hardyston Township | $2,097 | 20.3% | $120,392 | $360,400 | $7,046 |
| Hopatcong Borough | $1,777 | 12.9% | $115,758 | $340,700 | $7,548 |
| Lafayette Township | $1,891 | 12.0% | $129,038 | $490,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Montague Township | $1,260 | 18.8% | $101,250 | $344,500 | $5,858 |
| Newton Town | $1,442 | 40.7% | $76,221 | $302,700 | $9,187 |
| Ogdensburg Borough | $1,445 | 10.4% | $105,551 | $324,500 | $8,856 |
| Sandyston Township | $1,750 | 3.4% | $104,219 | $337,400 | $6,633 |
| Sparta Township | $1,864 | 12.6% | $167,963 | $484,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Stanhope Borough | $1,964 | 13.9% | $139,205 | $376,700 | $9,799 |
| Stillwater Township | $1,238 | 9.9% | $123,134 | $343,100 | $7,675 |
| Sussex Borough | $1,418 | 63.6% | $75,500 | $275,500 | $6,626 |
| Vernon Township | $1,773 | 8.1% | $115,873 | $331,000 | $7,788 |
| Walpack Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Wantage Township | $1,437 | 17.9% | $99,599 | $370,100 | $8,253 |
Unincorporated communities in Sussex County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byram Center | $1,526 | 4.6% | $132,857 | $366,900 | $9,016 |
| Crandon Lakes | — | 1.9% | $94,167 | $284,300 | $7,070 |
| Highland Lakes | $2,169 | 6.9% | $109,000 | $295,300 | $7,144 |
| Lake Mohawk | $1,989 | 15.5% | $149,135 | $441,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Vernon Center | $1,494 | 28.1% | $74,338 | $173,500 | $4,485 |
| Vernon Valley | — | 0.0% | $121,250 | $373,500 | $8,130 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
How the places in Sussex County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Sussex County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 59 | 504 | 336 | 150,093 | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 80 | 55 | 441 | 302 | 145,845 | 11 of 12 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sussex County recorded 80 violent and 441 property crimes, 55 and 302 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Sussex County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Sussex County | 44,405 | 29 | 152 |
| Vernon Township Police Department | 23,028 | 2 | 33 |
| Sparta Township Police Department | 20,552 | 11 | 56 |
| Hopatcong Police Department | 14,857 | 14 | 31 |
| Hardyston Township Police Department | 8,564 | 2 | 15 |
| Newton Police Department | 8,458 | 10 | 76 |
| Byram Township Police Department | 8,271 | 3 | 13 |
| Andover Township Police Department | 5,614 | 1 | 21 |
| Franklin Police Department | 5,101 | 0 | 19 |
| Stanhope Police Department | 3,620 | 2 | 12 |
| Hamburg Police Department | 3,375 | 6 | 13 |
| Ogdensburg Police Department | 2,325 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Sussex County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07860 | 26,047 | $1,514 | $367,100 | $110,045 | 19.6% |
| 07871 | 21,437 | $1,855 | $479,700 | $167,654 | 12.2% |
| 07461 | 18,731 | $1,447 | $370,000 | $106,981 | 20.5% |
| 07843 | 11,098 | $1,829 | $340,000 | $108,651 | 16.0% |
| 07419 | 9,693 | $1,736 | $330,300 | $100,713 | 24.8% |
| 07821 | 9,662 | $1,607 | $431,500 | $141,860 | 8.2% |
| 07874 | 8,752 | $1,763 | $364,000 | $132,500 | 7.6% |
| 07462 | 7,195 | $1,648 | $280,400 | $95,945 | 16.2% |
| 07826 | 5,967 | $1,667 | $392,200 | $116,598 | 13.1% |
| 07416 | 5,851 | $1,381 | $289,000 | $93,983 | 37.6% |
| 07422 | 5,280 | $2,425 | $295,000 | $108,722 | 3.5% |
| 07848 | 4,257 | $1,528 | $436,800 | $128,317 | 13.0% |
| 07827 | 4,109 | $1,260 | $346,200 | $101,444 | 17.2% |
| 07460 | 3,181 | — | $384,200 | $145,081 | 14.2% |
| 07418 | 2,559 | — | $399,600 | $156,439 | 0.0% |
| 07439 | 2,160 | $1,445 | $324,500 | $105,551 | 10.4% |
| 07822 | 827 | — | $436,700 | $114,545 | 0.0% |
| 07851 | 263 | — | $335,300 | $108,419 | 2.9% |
| 07881 | 4 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Sussex County
What is the crime rate in Sussex County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sussex County recorded 55 violent and 302 property crimes per 100,000 residents (80 violent and 441 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sussex County has the highest rent?
Hardyston Township has the highest median gross rent, $2,097 (±$276) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sussex County has the lowest rent?
Fredon Township has the lowest median gross rent, $1,205 (±$459) a month.
What is the median rent in Sussex County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Sussex County is $1,585 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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