At a Glance
Median Income
$172,695
$73,706 per capita
Home Value
$550,200
Zillow: $610,665
Median Rent
$2,980/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.9%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.4% smoking rate
How Hockessin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hockessin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hockessin a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hockessin residents earn a median household income of $172,695 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,706. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hockessin is $550,200 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $610,665. Median rent is $2,980/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
65.9% of adults in Hockessin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hockessin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,608
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,695
Per Capita$73,706
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$550,200
Rent$2,980
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$610,665
Housing Units5,140
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation346 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Hockessin was built in 1982.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.