Is Hastings, NE or Lexington, NE cheaper to buy in?

Lexington, NE is cheaper. The median home price in Hastings, NE is approximately $161,800 and in Lexington, NE it is approximately $137,200 — a difference of $24,600.

Is Hastings, NE or Lexington, NE more walkable?

Hastings, NE is more walkable. Hastings, NE has a Walk Score of 44/100 and Lexington, NE has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Which has better schools, Hastings, NE or Lexington, NE?

Hastings, NE has higher-rated schools. Hastings, NE has a school rating of 7.8/10 and Lexington, NE has a rating of 7.2/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Hastings, NE vs Lexington, NE

Hastings, NE vs Lexington, NE: What the data shows

Hastings, NE is in Hastings, NE while Lexington, NE is in Lexington, NE — both in the same state. On home prices, Lexington, NE is the more affordable option at $137,200 median — $24,600 less than Hastings, NE's $161,800. WYLT rates Hastings, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lexington, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Hastings, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lexington, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hastings, NE has Low flood risk and Lexington, NE has High flood risk.

Hastings, NE is the more walkable neighborhood. Hastings, NE scores 44/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Lexington, NE's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Hastings, NE has the higher school rating — Hastings, NE rates 7.8/10 and Lexington, NE rates 7.2/10.

Category	Hastings, NE	Lexington, NE
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$162K	$137K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$815 ✓ Lower rent	$920
Median Income	$60K	$67K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	44/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.8/10 ✓ Better schools	7.2/10
Best for	Families looking for low cost of livingRetirees seeking quietRemote workers who don’t need frequent commuting	Families seeking affordable homesRetirees looking for low cost of livingPeople willing to commute to larger jobs

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.