What to Know About Buying in Sussex County

The details that make this market work.

Sussex County is northwest New Jersey's rolling-hills market — lake communities, equestrian estates, and four-season recreation.

Premier Markets

Sparta — top-tier suburb, Lake Mohawk community
Vernon & Hardyston — Mountain Creek, golf, ski
Hopatcong & Byram — largest NJ lake living
Franklin & Hamburg — historic boroughs, easy access
Sussex Borough & Wantage — small-town charm, acreage

Schools & Public Life

Sparta, Vernon, Kittatinny Regional — strong public districts
Pope John XXIII Regional HS — premier Catholic option
Sussex County Community College — local higher-ed anchor
Active community calendars: NJ State Fair, art walks
Strong volunteer fire, EMS, and civic culture

Commute & Access

50–65 miles to Midtown Manhattan
Route 23, Route 15, I-80 — primary commuting arteries
NJ Transit bus service to Port Authority from Lake Hopatcong
Best for hybrid/remote workers and second-home buyers
Easy access to Pennsylvania via I-80 and Route 206

Lifestyle & Recreation

High Point State Park — NJ's highest elevation
Mountain Creek Resort — ski, mountain bike, water park
Stokes State Forest, Kittatinny Valley State Park
Lake Mohawk, Lake Hopatcong, Lake Wallkill, Kittatinny Lake
Crystal Springs and Ballyowen golf communities

June 2026 Market Snapshot

Sussex County NJ real estate in numbers.

County-wide single-family data, sourced from GSMLS via New Jersey REALTORS.

Median Sale Price

$488,500

+0.7% YoY

Days on Market

+14.8% YoY

Sale-to-List

103.3%

-1.5% YoY

Closed Sales

170

+30.8% YoY

Months Supply

2.9

-21.6% YoY

Sussex County NJ real estate saw a big activity surge in June 2026. Closed sales jumped 30.8% year-over-year to 170 transactions while inventory tightened 21.6%. The county median sale price held at $488,500 (+0.7%). Buyers paid 103.3% of list price on average, confirming Sussex County remains attractive for lake community, equestrian, and rolling-hills luxury buyers in northwest New Jersey.

Source: New Jersey REALTORS Local Market Update, June 2026. Single-family homes, Sussex County.

Inside the County