Jacksonville metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Hastings, FL
About Hastings
Hastings is a census-designated place in southwest St. Johns County — it was incorporated as a town until March 1, 2018, when residents voted to dissolve the municipality, and it is now an unincorporated community. With only a few hundred residents, it is best known as the "Potato Capital of Florida," surrounded by the cabbage and potato farmland that defined it for a century. It is the most rural, agricultural community in the Jacksonville metro scope.
Home prices in Hastings
The median listing price in Hastings is $326,000.
Top places in Hastings
- Potato Growers Association building (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Historic Hastings Main Street (former town center).
- Surrounding potato and cabbage farmland (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Spuds
- Local farm stands along SR 207.
- Nearby: the St. Johns River to the west.
Commuting from Hastings
- Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~50–65 minutes via SR 207 / I-95 N (roughly 45 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
Schools in Hastings
Public schools: St. Johns County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hastings FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hastings, FL?
The median listing price in Hastings is $326,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hastings, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~50–65 minutes via SR 207 / I-95 N (roughly 45 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Hastings, FL?
Hastings is served by St. Johns County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.