Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Sussex, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,295
Population
11,711
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Milwaukee’s charming, little town
Quaint
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Suburb
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Commuter
Located roughly 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Sussex is a suburban city that takes up less than 10 square miles. Its small size creates a pleasant, small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community. Although small, Sussex offers its residents plenty of community amenities to enjoy. Parks, nature trails, conservancy areas, and the Civic Center provide residents of all ages with recreation activities and programs. The other parts of Sussex are made up of peaceful residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental choices.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,788
Average: $113,662
Education
4,141
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,657
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sussex has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Sussex, WI is $806 for a studio, $1,295 for one bedroom, $1,479 for two bedrooms, and $1,938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sussex has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,295/month
767 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sussex, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Maple Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Public
Grades K-5
456 Students
Public
Grades K-5
513 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
766 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,577 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,562 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Menomonee Park
- Village Park
- Lime Kiln Park
- Rotary Park
- Homestead Hollow County Park
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.