Let's Talk About Hockessin
Let's Explore the Area
Hockessin is a census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware, with a population of 13,527, according to the 2010 census. Hockessin is a nice area to call home. Whether you’re looking for a family home or escape to the countryside.
It is located in a particularly rural area with a number of large state parks popular with nature enthusiasts. Hockessin has several neighborhood parks that are just a few blocks from the downtown area. They provide a variety of activities for visitors who enjoy sports and being outside. Hockessin has a lot to offer with its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and thriving community.
Because it is only a small neighborhood, the air quality is excellent. The majority of the neighborhood is covered in forests and trees and appears to be ancient, but this place is cozy. If your dream home is on a hill overlooking a forest, with the nearest neighbor 100 feet away, this is the place for you!
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NICHE RANKINGS
- Median Home Value: $441,200
- Median Rent: $1,785
- Best Places to Raise a Family in Delaware #2 of 86
- Best Suburbs to Live in Delaware #2 of 17
- Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Delaware #2 of 17
Restaurants, Drinks, and More!
Places to Try in Hockessin
Hockessin has numerous excellent restaurants, many of which have been in operation for decades. Whether you enjoy sports or the arts, Hockessin has something for you. You’ll have a fantastic opportunity to explore Hockessin. Check out the amazing list we’ve compiled below for some of the best restaurants and things to do!
Local Restaurants
- Letties Kitchen
- Mexican Table
- Redfire Grill & Steakhouse
- The House of William & Merry
- Back Burner Restaurant
- George & Sons’
- Okura Japanese Cuisine Restaurant
- La Tonalteca Authentic Mexican Restaurants
- Big D’s Pizza and Bbq
- New Dragon Restaurant
- Crownery Chinese Restaurant
Snacks and More
Bars and Nightlife
Hotels In The Area
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley
- Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square
- Inn at Mendenhall, BW Premier Collection
- Springhill Suites by Marriott Newark Downtown
Explore the Local Parks
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Let's Explore the Schools
Red Clay Consolidated School District is an above-average public school district in Hockessin, DE. It is home to 30 excellent schools and programs that serve students beginning with pre-kindergarten and continuing through adult education. With a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, the district serves over 16,000 students in 15 elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and two special education schools.
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
- Thomas McKean High School
- Alexis I. DuPont High School
- John Dickinson High School
- Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- Conrad Schools of Science
Private Schools In The Area
