Living in Hockessin, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hockessin · Census data 2020–2024
Hockessin has 13,439 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $171,204 (102% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $568,800, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Hockessin at a glance
- Population
- 13,439
- Median age
- 46.3State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $171,204State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $568,800State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hockessin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hockessin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hockessin the median home value is $568,800, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,996 a month in housing costs.
Hockessin median household income
The median household income in Hockessin is $171,204 and the income per person is $74,681. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Hockessin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,984
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hockessin demographics
- Population
- 13,439
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 4,812
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hockessin ›
Education in Hockessin
66.3% of adults 25 and older in Hockessin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hockessin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Hockessin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockessin | 13,439 | $171,204 | $568,800 | $3,501 |
| Pike Creek | 7,129 | $139,635 | $422,500 | $2,262 |
| Greenville | 3,713 | $142,844 | $1,062,500 | $1,620 |
| North Star | 7,834 | $150,733 | $583,700 | — |
| Kennett | 8,968 | $150,709 | $563,800 | $2,189 |
| Pike Creek Valley | 12,431 | $102,434 | $340,300 | $1,751 |
| Kennett Square | 6,243 | $80,505 | $402,700 | $1,396 |
| New Garden | 11,449 | $120,550 | $546,700 | $1,419 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
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What is the median household income in Hockessin, DE?
The median household income in Hockessin is $171,204, 102% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hockessin?
The median home value in Hockessin is $568,800, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Hockessin?
The median gross rent in Hockessin is $3,501 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Hockessin, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the Delaware median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hockessin?
The median age in Hockessin is 46.3 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Hockessin?
The average commute to work in Hockessin is 23 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hockessin?
The unemployment rate in Hockessin is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hockessin?
66.3% of adults in Hockessin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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