How long is the commute from Hockessin, DE?
Workers who live in Hockessin, DE take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
22.1% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Hockessin get to work
| Means of transportation | Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±7.3 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Hockessin, the average commute is not measurably different from New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hockessin, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Hockessin ranks 18 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hockessin
| Vehicles available | Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% (±4.1 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% (±6.6 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±5.5 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Hockessin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hockessin
| Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Hockessin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hockessin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockessin | — | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Pike Creek | 2.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Star | 3.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Township | 3.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 3.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 4.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Square | 4.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| New Garden Township | 4.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 5.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kennett Square, PA (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Brookside | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Elsmere | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Bear | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | North Star | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Ardentown | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Wilmington | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Hockessin | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | New Castle | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Wilmington Manor | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Bellefonte | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Newport | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 23 | Pike Creek Valley | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Newark | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hockessin is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hockessin
How long is the average commute in Hockessin?
Workers who live in Hockessin, DE take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hockessin without a car?
6.2% of households in Hockessin have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hockessin?
22.1% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Hockessin worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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