salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,200 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nebraska. It is number 10 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hastings?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hastings
| Size | Hastings | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $714 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $721 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $943 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,434 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hastings overall?
Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hastings, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hastings
Life in Hastings
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hastings?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $252 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $184,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hastings, NE?
Renting in Hastings costs a median of about $1,030 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Hastings?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,200 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hastings cheap or expensive?
Hastings is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $69,076. It ranks 10th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hastings?
The median homeowner in Hastings pays $2,846 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Hastings more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hastings?
The median home value in Hastings is $184,700, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
25,008 people live in Hastings. Numbers are typical (middle) values.