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Cost of living in Hockessin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hockessin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hockessin is 143 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hockessin is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hockessin is $600,793.
The median income in Hockessin is $171,204.
Hockessin's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hockessin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hockessin | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 235 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hockessin, DE Weather
The average high in Hockessin is 63.5° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.1 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hockessin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hockessin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hockessin
The current population in Hockessin is 13,439. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,439 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 13,608 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 13,878 | 3.1% |
| 2021 | 13,464 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 14,172 | 7.7% |
| 2019 | 13,157 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 13,472 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 13,672 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 13,702 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 13,230 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 13,620 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 13,368 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 13,287 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 13,109 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 12,919 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hockessin
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Hockessin is:
76.8% White with 10,319 White residents.
1.2% African American with 155 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
12.9% Asian with 1,740 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 726 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 499 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hockessin | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.9% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hockessin
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Hockessin is 53.8% female with 7,232 female residents.
Hockessin is 46.2% male with 6,206 male residents.
| Gender | Hockessin | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hockessin for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Hockessin completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Hockessin completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Hockessin completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Hockessin completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Hockessin completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Hockessin completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Hockessin completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hockessin completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Hockessin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hockessin | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hockessin, Delaware
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1.9% of households in Hockessin earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Hockessin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.6% of households in Hockessin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Hockessin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Hockessin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Hockessin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.8% of households in Hockessin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Hockessin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.7% of households in Hockessin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
40.3% of households in Hockessin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hockessin | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.6% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 40.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
