Hastings, Minnesota is located in Dakota and Washington Counties. The city is named for the first elected governor of the state of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley.
Hastings lies at the junction of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and Vermillion rivers, which serve as a stunning backdrop for hiking, biking, picnicking or boating. Hastings also boasts beautiful public parks, several golf courses and a host of other recreational possibilities.
Located only thirty minutes from the Twin Cities and Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, Hastings provides an ideal setting to live and enjoy the good life of Minnesota. Hastings offers excellent schools, and community education programs, a wide array of churches, and a high level of local government service.
A scenic river town steeped in tradition, Hastings combines: The rugged and colorful scenery of the Mississippi, St, Croix and Vermillion Rivers. Hastings has a total of 63 buildings on the National Register including 33 commercial buildings, 28 private homes and 2 churches. A mix of shopping facilities, restaurants, industry and community festivities. Biking, hiking and running trails throughout Hastings. Outdoor recreational activities.
Spring Lake Park just northwest of the city features hiking and cross-country ski trails and the spectacular Schaar's Bluff Picnic Area. More riverside hiking trails area available at nearby Afton State Park, along with challenging mountain bike trails and backpack camping overlooking the St. Croix River.
Beautiful, spring-fed Lake Rebecca offers picnicking and fishing just a short distance from the Mississippi, a great stopover on your way down the Great River Road. And to the east, the St. Croix River widens before it joins the
Mississippi, making our Point Douglas Beach the perfect spot for water fun.
Hastings is blessed with a beautiful setting on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Victorian residences in tree-lined neighborhoods, a classic Main Street downtown, and the 1871 County Courthouse maintain Hastings' distinctive small town character. At the same time, Hastings continues to grow with steady residential, commercial industrial development activity coupled with an expanding mix of public and institutional land uses.
Housing Cost
Hastings homes for sale typically range from $130,000 to $230,000. On the low end, Hastings housing can start as low as $100,000 and go up as high as $900,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 21,360. Hastings covers 10.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 730 feet above sea level.
Climate
Hastings, MN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 1.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hastings is 29.92 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.42 Inches.
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for hiking, biking, picnicking or boating. Hastings also boasts beautiful public parks, several golf courses and a host of other recreational possibilities.