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

Hastings, NE is cheaper. The median home price in Hastings, NE is approximately $190,100 and in Omaha, NE it is approximately $389,400 — a difference of $199,300.

Is Hastings, NE or Omaha, NE more walkable?

Omaha, NE is more walkable. Hastings, NE has a Walk Score of 59/100 and Omaha, NE has a Walk Score of 70/100.

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

Omaha, NE has higher-rated schools. Hastings, NE has a school rating of 8/10 and Omaha, NE has a rating of 9/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Hastings, NE vs Omaha, NE

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

Hastings, NE is in Hastings, NE while Omaha, NE is in Omaha, NE — both in the same state. On home prices, Hastings, NE is the more affordable option at $190,100 median — $199,300 less than Omaha, NE's $389,400. WYLT rates Hastings, NE as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Omaha, 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. Omaha, NE has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hastings, NE has Low flood risk and Omaha, NE has Low flood risk.

Omaha, NE is the more walkable neighborhood. Hastings, NE scores 59/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Omaha, NE's 70/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Omaha, NE has the higher school rating — Hastings, NE rates 8/10 and Omaha, NE rates 9/10.

Category	Hastings, NE	Omaha, NE
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$190K ✓ Lower price	$389K
Median Rent	$858 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$67K ✓ Higher income	$64K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	59/100	70/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	100/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	79/100 ✓ More bikeable	47/100
Commute	N/A	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	8/10	9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families looking for low cost of livingRetirees seeking quietRemote workers who don’t need frequent commuting	Young professionalsStudentsRemote workers

Bottom line

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