Average Utility Costs in Hockessin, DE

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Hockessin, DE are about $255.94, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water, plus sewer and trash fees. See the full breakdown and sources below.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$255.94

Estimated average monthly utilities in Hockessin are ~$255.94 (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal assumptions).

Data freshness: last verified 2026-07-16

Electric $123.06 (48%)
Water $61.56 (24%)
Sewer $36.32 (14%)
Trash $35.00 (14%)

Utilities here are about 5% lower than the Delaware city average, driven mainly by electric rates.

In Delaware, heating and cooling often makes electric the largest share of the bill.
Trash is provided by private haulers; residents choose their own. Our estimate reflects typical rates for the area—contact haulers for exact pricing.

Electric

Confirmed

Provider: Delmarva Power
Base charge: $12.00/mo
Energy rate (PTC): $0.1111/kWh
Assumed usage: 1000 kWh
Monthly total: $123.06

news.delaware.gov· verified 2026-07-16

Summer SOS supply 11.1063¢/kWh effective 6/1/2026; delivery charges separate. Interim distribution increase 7/9/2026 not included in supply PTC.

Water

Confirmed

Provider: Artesian Water Company
Base charge: $19.76/mo
Volumetric rate: $8.36/1,000 gal
Assumed usage: 5,000 gal
Monthly total: $61.56

artesianwater.com· verified 2026-07-16

Sewer

Confirmed

Method: tiered
Monthly total: $36.32

newcastlede.gov· verified 2026-07-16

Trash

Estimated

Monthly fee: $35.00

Unincorporated CDP; no municipal trash. Residents contract with WM, Republic, or other licensed haulers. ~$35/mo typical for trash + recycling.

wm.com· verified 2026-07-16

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Total estimated monthly utilities

$255.94

What changes your bill most?

Electric is about 48% of your estimated utilities here.
Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.11.
Each additional 1,000 gallons of water adds about $14.79 to your water and sewer bills combined (water ~$8.36 + wastewater ~$6.43).

Assumptions

Electric: 1000 kWh/month
Water: 5,000 gallons/month

Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in New Castle County.

City	Est. total/mo
Hockessin (this)	$255.94
Brookside	$255.94
Elsmere	$220.94
Wilmington	$250.38
Newark	$270.81
Bear	$247.64

FAQ

In Hockessin, sewer is billed in tiers based on usage, so the rate per gallon changes with volume. Our estimate uses the rate structure from New Castle County – FY2026 Residential Sewer Bill FAQ at the assumed 5,000 gallons per month. Your bill will vary with actual usage.

We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric uses Delmarva's Price to Compare; water and sewer from Wilmington Water. Trash from private hauler rates. See the Methodology page for full formulas.

Actual bills depend on your usage, your electric supplier (if you switched from Delmarva SOS), seasonal rates, taxes, and stormwater fees. Delaware has retail electric choice—compare suppliers at delmarva.com.

Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.