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Hastings, Michigan


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Hastings, Michigan

Hastings, Michigan is 23 miles N of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 112 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Barry county. The population of the city is 7,095.

The People and Families of Hastings

In Hastings, about 54% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Hastings.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hastings had a median family income of $44,886.

Political Inclinations

Among Hastings political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Hastings Housing

Of the housing in Hastings, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Hastings, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

Comparative Profile of Hastings, MI

Comparing Hastings to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime66

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