Hastings, MN

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Hastings, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hastings Almanac

Hastings Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hastings Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hastings Hospitals

REGINA MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1175 NININGER ROAD
(651) 480-4100
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Hastings

Wal-Mart in Hastings

Hastings High Schools (2004)

HASTINGS SR.
200 GENERAL SIEBEN DR.
651-437-6111
Serves 1,780 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

HASTINGS ALTERNATIVE CENTER
1608 VERMILLION ST.
651-437-6111
A Non-traditional School
Serves 47 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER
1600 W HIGHWAY 55
651-423-8245
A Non-traditional School
Serves 45 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6

HARBOR SHELTER PROGRAM
1000 11TH ST. W.
651-437-6111
A Non-traditional School
Serves 23 students.

917 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
200 GENERAL SIEBEN DR.
651-423-8426
A Special Education School
Serves 6 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6

Hastings Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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