Succasunna is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 10,338 people and two associated neighborhoods, Succasunna is the 188th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Succasunna are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Succasunna is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Succasunna is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Succasunna who work in management occupations (15.93%), office and administrative support (11.84%), and sales jobs (10.58%). Also of interest is that Succasunna has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Succasunna telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.70% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Succasunna is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Succasunna a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Succasunna has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Succasunna’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Succasunna, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.36 minutes every day commuting to work. Succasunna is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 48.27% of adults in Succasunna have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Succasunna in 2022 was $60,860, which is upper middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $243,440 for a family of four. Succasunna is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Succasunna home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Succasunna residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Succasunna also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.39% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Succasunna include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English. Foreign born people are also an important part of Succasunna's cultural character, accounting for 15.08% of the town’s population. The most common language spoken in Succasunna is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
