Sussex County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Sussex County, NJ’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Sussex County, NJ in its market cycle?
Sussex County, NJ is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Sussex County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $475K | ▲ +13.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | ▼ -12.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▲ +19.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 455 | ▼ -5.2% |
| Homes Sold | 148 | ▼ -19.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $287 | ▲ +9.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.1% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Sussex County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sussex County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Sussex County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Sussex County, NJ?
The median sale price in Sussex County, NJ is $475K, having risen 13.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County, NJ scores 41 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Sussex County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Sussex County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (83/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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