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Hastings, NE—68901

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$208,000
3.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$63,500
30.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
66
3.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hastings, NE

As of May '26, the median home price in Hastings, NE is $208,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Hastings, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$208,0003.3%
Single Family $208,0002.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $118,000
    3.5%
    2 Bed
    		$162,0001.9%
    3 Bed
    		$228,0002.7%
    4 Bed
    		$274,0002.6%
    5 Bed $372,7462.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.0%
    1 Bedroom
    11.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.7%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,000$1,220
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $800$967
    2 Bed Rent $1,000$1,000
    3 Bed Rent $1,650$1,720
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hastings, NE is 66. This is a decrease of -3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$265,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		12420.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%20.0%
    Days on Market
    		66-3.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,2000.0%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$40$800$760
    2 Bedroom-$90$1,000$910
    3 Bedroom-$460$1,650$1,190
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,310

    Affordability — Hastings, NE

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$208,000
    Median Household Income$63,500

    Hastings, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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