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Hastings, MI

Hastings, MI.

Population: 19,551 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hastings, MI is $275,036 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,000 after a median 10 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,036

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,036
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$275,036
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,000
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
35
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,034/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,061/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lighthouse Academy, Hastings Area School District, Barry ISD
Schools include
Lighthouse AcademyBarry County Community Building, Star Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Hastings Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kentwood Landfill (21.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
Annual snowfall
68.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Hastings Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COREWELL HEALTH PENNOCK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+270 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,432
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
54.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,086
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
157

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HastingsState medianUS median
Median home value$275,036$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$259,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,432$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hastings, MI?
$275,036.
What is the median sale price in Hastings, MI?
$259,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hastings, MI?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Hastings, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,362/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hastings, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Hastings, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hastings, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hastings, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hastings, MI?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hastings, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hastings

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