Hastings, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,515 Population 1,442/sq mi density
$56,309 Median Income $35,122 per capita
$159,000 Home Value $241,848 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
400 Violent Crime/100K 1,199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,309 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hastings, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,309
25% below
$35,122 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
44% below
Zillow: $241,848
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
1,199/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
56%
Rent
67%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.6% (56% above 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 $241,848. 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 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,199/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,515
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,442/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,309
Per Capita$35,122
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,000
Rent$785
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$241,848
Housing Units3,398
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property1,199/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation787 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hastings was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.