SussexVirginia
Sussex is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 181..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Sussex
Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Sussex is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Sussex is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.7 square miles.
What Makes Sussex Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sussex
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sussex
- Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sussex Count Courthouse Historic District reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sussex
- Sussex Central High
- Sussex Central Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.