All Countries
Hastings, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
Hastings, MI
At a Glance
How Hastings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hastings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hastings residents earn a median household income of $56,309 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,122. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hastings is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,629. Median rent is $785/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hastings reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,065/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.