How many renters in Hockessin, DE pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.3% (±24.9 points) of renting households in Hockessin, DE spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.3% (±24.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.8% (±24.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±20.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hockessin
| Share of income spent on rent | Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±16.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.4% (±18.3 points) | 14.6% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±11.1 points) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.5% (±7.7 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±5.8 points) | 8.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.8% (±24.2 points) | 38.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Hockessin against New Castle County, its state and the nation
| Hockessin | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.3% (±24.9 points) | 47.8% (±2.2 points) | 49.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.8% (±24.2 points) | 38.9% (±1.9 points) | 40.3% (±1.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±20.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.7 points) | 29.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $145,152 (±$31,414) | $57,607 (±$2,323) | $53,493 (±$2,125) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,448 (±$22) | $1,401 (±$16) | $1,413 |
In Hockessin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from New Castle County (47.8%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (49.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In New Castle County, Hockessin ranks 9 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 75.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Hockessin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockessin | — | 52.3% (±24.9 points) | — |
| Pike Creek | 2.5 mi | 29.1% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Star | 3.6 mi | 21.8% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Township | 3.7 mi | 44.8% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 3.9 mi | 31.2% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 4.1 mi | 27.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett Square | 4.4 mi | 55.0% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 4.5 mi | 59.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 5.5 mi | 67.4% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Elsmere | 67.4% (±20.3 points) |
| 4 | Newark | 66.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 5 | Wilmington Manor | 63.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 6 | Arden | 62.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 7 | Glasgow | 57.6% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Brookside | 57.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Hockessin | 52.3% (±24.9 points) |
| 10 | Wilmington | 52.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Newport | 51.2% (±25.6 points) |
| 12 | Edgemoor | 46.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 13 | Claymont | 45.9% (±14.7 points) |
| 14 | Bear | 43.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 15 | Ardencroft | 41.7% (±99.5 points) |
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
Are renters in Hockessin rent-burdened?
52.3% of renting households in Hockessin pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Hockessin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hockessin, DE spends 33.3% (±20.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hockessin CDP, Delaware
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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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