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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Gianna Morales

Cheapest neighborhoods in Hockessin?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 55-year-old social worker and Homes are going for about $550,200 on average.

8 replies 14 upvotes housing
Brooks Kelly

Thinking about relocating to Hockessin from Raleigh

Hey, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $550,200, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input.

1 replies 0 upvotes moving
Brooks Kelly

Best kept secrets of Hockessin, DE

Random thought, Homes are going for about $550,200 on average. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Hockessin sits at 356.4 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neigh...

5 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Gianna Morales

Rent in Hockessin getting crazy

Alright, With a population of 13,608, Hockessin is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Hockessin sits at 356.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $550,200, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most famili...

3 replies 4 upvotes housing
Madelyn Foster

Living in Hockessin -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $172,695 in Hockessin. The median home value here is around $550,200, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this matc...

5 replies 5 upvotes living
Ella Hill

Raising a family in Hockessin -thoughts?

Crime rate is something to consider -Hockessin sits at 356.4 per 100K. Median household income is $172,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but stil...

13 replies 5 upvotes living
Genesis Rivera

Best and worst neighborhoods in Hockessin

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $172,695 in Hockessin. The median home value here is around $550,200, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoo...

3 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Madelyn Foster

Life in Hockessin as a young professional

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $172,695, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $550,200 on average. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,980 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost...

3 replies 3 upvotes living
Melanie Thompson

Pros and cons of Hockessin after 6 years

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $550,200, which is pretty steep. What do you all think?

6 replies 5 upvotes living
Jose R.

Rent vs buy in Hockessin -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think?

0 replies 9 upvotes housing
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