Hastings, NE 68901 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hastings, NE—68901

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,000

4.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,500

30.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

44.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$1,000

3.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

21.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,000

1.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,650

24.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hastings, NE

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Hastings, NE is $197,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.6%. This indicates that home prices in Hastings, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$197,000	4.6%
Single Family	$197,000	3.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hastings, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hastings, NE is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hastings, NE is 1-bedrooms: $967, 2-bedrooms: $1,000, 3-bedrooms: $1,720. The most common rental property sizes in Hastings, NE are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.4% and 26.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,220
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$800	$967
2 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,000
3 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,720
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.3%

1 Bedroom

26.8%

2 Bedrooms

39.4%

3 Bedrooms

21.5%

4 Bedrooms

4.9%

5+ Bedrooms

1.0%

Property Listings — Hastings, NE

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hastings, NE is 70. This is a increase of 44.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$264,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	111	46.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	46.0%
Days on Market	70	44.0%

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Demographics — Hastings, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hastings, NE has a population of 26,200, which has remained stable by 0.0% over the past 5 years. Hastings, NE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	26,200	0.0%
% Under 18	23.8%	1.7%
% Seniors	18.3%	5.8%
% WFH	4.0%	5.3%
% w/ College Degree	28.8%	14.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hastings, NE is a predominantly white area, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hastings, NE is hispanic, making up 13.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.5% of the population in Hastings, NE, and this percentage has decreased by 1.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.2%	-3.8%
% Black	1.4%	75.0%
% Hispanic	13.9%	19.8%
% Asian	1.1%	-21.4%
% Foreign Born	6.5%	-1.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hastings, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 378 mortgage originations in Hastings, NE, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Hastings, NE. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	378
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hastings, NE

Hastings, NE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	857
Total Units Section 8	809
% Rentals under Section 8	21.0%
% Occupied Section 8	76.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$40	$800	$760
2 Bedroom	-$90	$1,000	$910
3 Bedroom	-$460	$1,650	$1,190
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,310

Hastings, NE—68901

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hastings, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hastings, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hastings, NE

Demographics — Hastings, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hastings, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hastings, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hastings, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hastings, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.7
Median Home Price	$197,000
Median Household Income	$63,500

Hastings, NE—68901

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hastings, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hastings, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hastings, NE

Demographics — Hastings, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hastings, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hastings, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hastings, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hastings, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Trumbull, NE

Glenvil, NE

Juniata, NE

Doniphan, NE

Ayr, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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