Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Hastings, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,188
Population
7,594
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Savor small-town character and big-city access in Barry County
Suburban
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Affordable
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Historic
Nestled alongside the Thornapple River, Hastings provides residents with a small-town atmosphere near larger cities like Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Lansing. Downtown Hastings is the vibrant heart of the city, touting rows of quaint shops, tasty eateries, cozy cafes, and specialty stores in historic brick buildings on tree-lined State Street and Jefferson Street.
Regular events such as the farmers market, Fridays at the Fountain Music Series, and the annual Jazz Festival brings the community together in Hastings. Numerous area parks, lakes, and the Thornapple River offer plenty of recreational opportunities to the Hastings community as well. The sprawling Yankee Springs Recreation Area is also just a short drive away from Hastings. Convenience to Route 43 makes getting around from Hastings simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,196
Average: $67,748
Education
1,598
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,644
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hastings has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hastings, MI is $1,201 for one bedroom, $1,535 for two bedrooms, and $1,771 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hastings has increased by 4.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,201/month
716 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hastings, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Northeastern Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
Public
Grades K-5
226 Students
Southeastern Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
69 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
69 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
805 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
69 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary
- Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.