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Hastings, Nebraska

city · Adams County

At a glance

25,008
Population
$184,700
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$208,685
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$858/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$64,048
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
13.8 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
99.62%
Locations with fiber available
2.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost50% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Hastings College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college90 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates29.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hastings Economic Dev. Corp
The Hastings Economic Development Corporation was organized in 1973 to stimulate growth in all phases of economic development, including local industry, new industry, agri-business and retail. It focuses on encouraging and supporting existing businesses, attracting and retaining a skilled workforce, and pursuing opportunities to strengthen Hastings' economic base.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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