At a Glance
Median Income
$92,940
$43,996 per capita
Home Value
$294,100
Zillow: $329,958
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
171/100K
1,980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $92,940 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,996. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hastings is $294,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,958. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hastings reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,980/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,050
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,130/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,940
Per Capita$43,996
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,545M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,100
Rent$1,184
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$329,958
Housing Units9,314
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property1,980/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary255/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Hastings was founded in 1857.
The median home in Hastings was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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