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Crime in Hastings summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hastings. Key points include:
There were 119 total crimes in Hastings in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 1,584.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 386.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hastings is 1,198.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hastings is -25.22% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hastings Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hastings / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 119 | 1,584.8 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 386.2 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.3 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 332.9 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 90 | 1,198.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 79.9 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 77 | 1,025.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 93.2 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hastings summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hastings. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hastings is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hastings is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hastings is $235,810.
The median income in Hastings is $58,286.
Hastings's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hastings Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hastings | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hastings, MI Weather
The average high in Hastings is 58.0° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 79.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.9 inches of precipitation each year with 62.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hastings |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 62.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hastings Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hastings
The current population in Hastings is 7,520. The population has increased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,520 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,515 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,504 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,480 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 7,314 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 7,311 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,284 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,289 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,312 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,304 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,313 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,330 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,360 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,387 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,395 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hastings
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Hastings is:
91.6% White with 6,891 White residents.
0.1% African American with 9 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 30 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 16 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 379 Two Or More residents.
2.3% Hispanic with 172 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hastings | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hastings
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Hastings is 54.4% female with 4,091 female residents.
Hastings is 45.6% male with 3,429 male residents.
| Gender | Hastings | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hastings for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Hastings completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hastings completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Hastings completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Hastings completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Hastings completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Hastings completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Hastings completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hastings completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hastings completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hastings | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hastings, Michigan
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5.2% of households in Hastings earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Hastings earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Hastings earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Hastings earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Hastings earn $35,000 to $49,999.
27.5% of households in Hastings earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Hastings earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Hastings earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Hastings earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Hastings earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hastings | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
