Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Hastings, MN
$400,000Median listing price
DakotaArea
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About Hastings
Hastings is the Dakota County seat (~22,200 in 2020), a historic river town near the confluence of the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix Rivers, with a small portion extending into Washington County (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Founded 1853 and named for Henry Hastings Sibley, it grew on riverboat trade, railroads, and Vermillion River hydropower; Minnesota's second-oldest surviving county courthouse (1871) now serves as City Hall.
Home prices in Hastings
The median listing price in Hastings is $400,000.
Top places in Hastings
- Vermillion Falls Park
- Lock and Dam No. 2
- Historic downtown Hastings / City Hall
- LeDuc Historic Estate
- Fasbender Clinic
- Hastings Bridge
- Lake Rebecca and Lake Isabel
- Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Commuting from Hastings
- Transit is limited: primarily **MVTA** commuter/express service and local connectors (routes to be re-verified); no rail or BRT.
- Highway access: **US-61, MN-55, MN-316** (per Wikipedia); the Hastings Bridge (opened 2013) carries MN-61 over the Mississippi.
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~35–42 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~28–34 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Hastings FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hastings, MN?
The median listing price in Hastings is $400,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hastings, MN?
Transit is limited: primarily **MVTA** commuter/express service and local connectors (routes to be re-verified); no rail or BRT.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.