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Hockessin, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Chester County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
13,608
Population
1,355/sq mi density
$172,695
Median Income
$73,706 per capita
$550,200
Home Value
$589,990 Zillow
$2,980
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
356
Violent Crime/100K
2,025 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,695 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$550,200 home value, $2,980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$550,200
95% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,980/mo
156% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,140
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$550,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$589,990
Median Sale Price
$501,000
Median List Price
$500,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.4%
Owner-Occupied
8.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,560/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,990/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,293/mo
Census median rent:
$2,980/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
23 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
31.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $550,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $589,990 |
| Median Sale Price | $501,000 |
| Median List Price | $500,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $171 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,980 |
| FMR Studio | $1,205 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,250 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,560 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,990 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,293 |
Market
| Days on Market | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.3% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $171 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,140 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |