Hastings
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Hastings is a township, part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
Driving through this stretch of Barry County, you're trading strip malls for farmland—wide-open acreage punctuated by ranch homes, pole barns, and properties that sprawl across five, ten, sometimes more acres. The rhythm is slower: mailboxes at the end of long driveways, neighbors separated by fields rather than fence lines, the kind of space where you can actually breathe. A coffee shop sits a short walk away, and groceries, restaurants—22 within a mile—cluster near town, close enough that you're not living in isolation but far enough that you feel the distance. If you need the airport, figure 44 minutes to Gerald R. Ford. What defines this area is land: horse properties, mini farms with outbuildings, homes built for people who want room to move. Some sit along Thornapple Lake or Cedar Creek, waterfront on an all-sports lake or creek-side acreage with private docks and storage for toys. Others are simply rural—surrounded by working farmland, anchored by wood-burning fireplaces and decks that face nothing but their own property. The newer updates (furnaces, windows, septic systems refreshed within the last decade) mix with semi-dated bones, but what matters here isn't polish—it's whether the land works for what you want to do with it. Bliss Riverfront Park is a 14-minute walk if you need it, but most people out here make their own outdoor spaces.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Carter Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Hastings Riverwalk: 10 min bike
- Bliss Riverfront Park: 11 min bike
$75K median household income
- $290K median · 19 sales in last 12mo
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 6 rated schools in district
Explore Hastings
Same name, different focus — Hastings is also covered as:
- Hastings City — city details
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Median home price in Hastings
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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19 homes sold in Hastings this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bliss Riverfront Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$75K
Household
Median Sale Price
$290K
19 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$950 – $1,125 · estimated range
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Klosterman's Sports Tap
Bliss Riverfront Park
Leach Lake
Beach at Thornapple Lake
Hastings Riverwalk
Hastings Dog Park
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Most of Hastings is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hastings alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Hastings home (around $290,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,759 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Hastings household earns $74,917 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $481,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,759/mo | $46,899 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,054/mo | $54,769 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,153/mo | $57,415 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$17K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$120K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Hastings, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Hastings Charter Township
Source: hastingstownship.com · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural/charter township; individual wells outside serviced areas.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressSource: hastingstownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Hastings are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Median Income
$75K
Home Value (Census)
$233K
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$950 – $1,125 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(21)
Hastings Center School
Central School
Hastings High School
School
Northeastern School
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Hastings: the details
Is Hastings a good place to live?
Hastings is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
What does it cost to live in Hastings?
The typical home in Hastings goes for around $290,000. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 19 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hastings
- What do homes cost in Hastings?
- The median home value in Hastings is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hastings housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Hastings right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hastings?
- Hastings is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Hastings walkable?
- Hastings scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
