What is the median household income in Hockessin, DE?
The median household income in Hockessin, DE is $171,204 (±$18,691) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Hockessin, the median household income went from $128,412 in 2015–2019 to $171,204 in 2020–2024 (+33.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $171,204 (±$18,691)
- Median renter income
- $145,152 (±$31,414)
Income in Hockessin against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $171,204 (±$18,691) | $91,166 (±$1,765) | $84,954 (±$1,251) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $145,152 (±$31,414) | $57,607 (±$2,323) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $178,942 (±$22,607) | $111,142 (±$1,770) | $100,053 (±$1,445) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,448 (±$22) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Hockessin, median household income is higher than in New Castle County ($91,166).
It is also higher than in Delaware ($84,954).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In New Castle County, Hockessin ranks 1 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1 of 76.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,412 (±$12,413) | $171,204 (±$18,691) | +33.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $441,200 (±$10,150) | $568,800 (±$18,981) | +28.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Hockessin
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockessin | — | $171,204 (±$18,691) | — |
| Pike Creek | 2.5 mi | $139,635 (±$22,314) | Lower |
| North Star | 3.6 mi | $150,733 (±$41,168) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Township | 3.7 mi | $150,709 (±$13,912) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 3.9 mi | $102,434 (±$11,837) | Lower |
| Greenville | 4.1 mi | $142,844 (±$33,733) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Square | 4.4 mi | $80,505 (±$18,288) | Lower |
| New Garden Township | 4.5 mi | $120,550 (±$16,204) | Lower |
| Elsmere | 5.5 mi | $67,944 (±$19,241) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pike Creek, DE ($139,635), Pike Creek Valley, DE ($102,434), Kennett Square, PA ($80,505).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockessin | $171,204 (±$18,691) |
| 2 | Townsend | $153,000 (±$31,177) |
| 3 | North Star | $150,733 (±$41,168) |
| 4 | Greenville | $142,844 (±$33,733) |
| 5 | Pike Creek | $139,635 (±$22,314) |
| 6 | St. Georges | $131,553 (±$49,610) |
| 7 | Ardencroft | $130,688 (±$11,607) |
Showing 7 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hockessin
What is the median household income in Hockessin?
The median household income in Hockessin is $171,204 (±$18,691) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Hockessin kept up with inflation?
In Hockessin, the median household income went from $128,412 in 2015–2019 to $171,204 in 2020–2024 (+33.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Hockessin?
The median renting household in Hockessin, DE earns $145,152 (±$31,414) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hockessin CDP, Delaware (place:35850, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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