Sussex

Sussex, New Brunswick

Market snapshot

As of November 13, 2026, the median asking price in Sussex is $339,000, across 17 active public listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 71 days.

7 new listings came to market in Sussex in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $204 per square foot, based on the 16 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Sussex are listed at an average of $314,900 across 13 active listings.

Sussex had a population of 4,440, a median household income of $54,800, 58% of households owning their home at the 2021 Census of Population.

About Sussex

Compact, practical hub with everyday services nearby

Sussex is a small, service-rich area where daily errands can stay local.

This is a compact place with a working, day-to-day focus: groceries, pharmacies, fitness, and casual dining are present and easy to weave into a routine. The appeal is convenience without big-city intensity, plus a housing stock that’s mostly low-rise and familiar. It is not a transit-oriented place, and it’s not defined by high-rise living or car-free mobility.

Living in Sussex

Housing in Sussex leans low-rise, with a mix of older single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings. The overall market read is practical and varied rather than dominated by one uniform housing form.

A typical home here is a low-rise residence—often a detached house or a duplex—set within a compact, service-oriented area.

With 58% owner-occupied and 42% rented homes, an average household size of 2.1, a median age of 48, and a median household income of $54,800, the census profile points to a community of smaller households split across ownership and rental options—well matched to low-rise detached, duplex, and small-building living.

Is Sussex right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Sussex

In Sussex, look past the asking price at how a specific home fits your daily routine—especially given the zero transit score—and how the property’s condition aligns with a housing stock that includes many older detached homes and small low-rise buildings.

What to look at

Mobility reality

Transit access score is 0/100, so confirm how you’ll handle commuting and errands from the specific address. Walkability varies by location even within a compact area.

Home condition

With a housing mix that includes older single-family homes and duplexes, pay close attention to maintenance history and recent upgrades. A thorough inspection matters when comparing homes that aren’t interchangeable.

Property type fit

Small apartment buildings and duplexes can live very differently than detached homes. Make sure the layout, noise expectations, and storage needs line up with how you plan to use the space.

Daily-need proximity

If you want to lean on walking (77/100), map your must-haves—groceries, pharmacy, and fitness—against the home’s location. Sussex Place and the Sussex Farmers Market are useful reference points for routines.

Selling in Sussex

Selling in Sussex comes down to two comparisons buyers make: your home against what else is for sale, and this location against the alternatives.

What the marketing has to address

Price against today's competition

Buyers weigh your home against the homes listed in Sussex right now. The current listings and asking prices are in the Market section of this page.

Name what is nearby

Put the places a buyer will use in the listing: O'Connell Park, Malone Park and Princess Louise Park.

Say how the area works day to day

Sussex has a Walkability score of 77: most errands are within walking distance. State it plainly, so the buyers it suits find your home.

Prepare before the launch

Photography, condition and first impressions decide which listings buyers book to see. Have the home ready before it goes live.

The bottom line

Sussex offers a compact, practical setting where shopping, health services, recreation facilities, and cultural institutions are present without needing to leave the area for basics. Its housing mix is grounded in low-rise forms—detached homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings—supporting a range of living setups. It’s not the right fit if transit is essential to your routine or if you’re looking for a high-rise, transit-led lifestyle.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Sussex’s current for-sale market is modest in size with 17 active listings, a median asking price of $339,000, average asking $204 per square foot, and homes sitting an average of 71 days on market so far. With 7 new listings added in the past 30 days, buyers and investors have a bit more choice across the city’s mix of in-town housing and larger-lot properties on the edges, but pricing and longer listing times suggest sellers still need to be realistic on condition and location to attract offers.

AI-written commentary on the active public listing snapshot as of November 13, 2026. Not financial advice.

Getting around

Walkability 77 · Transit access 0 · Bikeability 40

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