Omaha metro, NE relocation guide
Moving to Hastings, NE
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About Hastings
Hastings is a tiny city in Mills County, Iowa, with a population of about 150 (2020 Census: 152). A classic railroad-era farm town in the Nishnabotna valley, it offers very quiet, low-cost rural living within reach of the Omaha metro (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Hastings
Home prices in Hastings vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Hastings
- Hastings city park
- Nishnabotna River bottoms
- Nearby Malvern (~10 minutes)
Commuting from Hastings
- Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~25–40 minutes** northeast via county roads/US-34 to I-29 (approximate, off-peak).
Hastings FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hastings, NE?
Home prices in Hastings vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Hastings, NE?
Approximate drive to downtown Omaha: **~25–40 minutes** northeast via county roads/US-34 to I-29 (approximate, off-peak).
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.