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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$159,000
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,398
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$159,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$241,848
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
27.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$785/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $159,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,848 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,398 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |