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Hastings, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hastings is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 900. Residents earn $63,810 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
900 Population 1,636/sq mi density
$63,810 Median Income $34,028 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $121,967 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
312 Violent Crime/100K 890 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,810 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, $546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K (18% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,810
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,400
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 312/100K
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $546
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Hastings Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population900
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,810
Per Capita$34,028
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$546
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$121,967
Housing Units534
Rent Burden38.3%

Crime

F
Violent312/100K
Property890/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault312/100K
Burglary0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,749 ft (533 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries14

Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hastings receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Hastings offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hastings is $63,810, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hastings is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Hastings is below the national average at 312 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 890 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hastings experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hastings has a population of 900 with a density of 1,636 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).

Population

900
Total Population
1,636
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hastings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hastings vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hastings is $63,810, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Hastings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,810
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,028
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hastings is $110,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $546 (53% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $121,967.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,400
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$121,967

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$546
53% below US avg
Rent Burden38.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Housing Units534
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate4.21%
Hastings has a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 residents, 18% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 890 per 100,000 (55% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hastings vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent311.7/100K
18% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault311.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property890.5/100K
55% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft890.5/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,749 ft (533 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Coordinates40.6648°N, 78.7093°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+95.7%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone89.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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