Hastings, Minnesota

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Midwest Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Hastings is a Minnesota city with a population of approximately 22,121, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $388,563. Median household income is $87,722.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,121 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $388,563 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $87,722 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24 minutes
  • Part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,121

Source: Census ACS

$388,563

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$87,722

Source: Census ACS

24 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

105 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Dakota County (county-level results)

55%
43%
Democrat 143,267
Republican 109,995
Leans D+12.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 52.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 62.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 53.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.8

Location

Hastings, MN (44.7189, -92.8626)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.