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Hastings, Minnesota

Hastings, Minnesota is 16 miles E of Eagan, Minnesota (center to center) and 18 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Dakota county. The city is part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The population of Hastings is 18,204.

The People and Families of Hastings

In Hastings, about 57% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Hastings.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hastings had a median family income of $61,093. Hastings is one of the richer cities in Minnesota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Hastings political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $10,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Hastings.

Hastings Housing

Of the housing in Hastings, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Hastings, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hastings strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hastings Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hastings Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hastings People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hastings, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime87

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