Special Interest
Housing in Sussex County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sussex County averages $1,238/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Delaware median of $1,401 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sussex County FMR Area are $1,191 for a studio, $1,199 for 1‑bedroom, $1,573 for 2‑bedroom, $1,975 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,442 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $335 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sussex County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sussex County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Delaware at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
