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Hockessin, DE vs West Chester, PA

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Are people in West Chester older or younger than people in Hockessin?
- The Median Age in West Chester is 21.2 years younger than in Hockessin.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Chester or Hockessin?
- West Chester housing costs are 5.4% more expensive than Hockessin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Chester or Hockessin?
- The average commute for residents of West Chester is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hockessin.

Things to do in Hockessin?
Hockessin, DE is an affluent suburb in New Castle County situated close to both Wilmington and Philadelphia. This picturesque town offers plenty of outdoor activities like walking trails through wooded areas or playing at one of its many sports fields or courts. Local attractions include the Ashland Nature Center with acres of hiking trails surrounded by gardens and wildlife habitats as well a skateboard park open to the public.

Things to do in West Chester?
West Chester, PA is an attractive village northwest of Philadelphia home to numerous enjoyable attractions including West Chester Railroad offering scenic rides and tour opportunities or The Glen Providence Park ideal for exploring; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Good Neighbor Day discovering local culture with music and art.

 Hockessin, DEWest Chester, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,592329,725,481
 Median Income$158,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$526,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for West Chester    14 Reviews

We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years  More

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There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Good that you live in Allentown, because you sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a  More

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