Hastings, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Johns County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
608 Population 188/sq mi density
$205,300 Home Value $278,375 Zillow
$911 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hastings, FL

At a Glance

Home Value
$205,300
27% below
Zillow: $278,375
Median Rent
$911/mo
22% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
42.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Hastings Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hastings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
73%
Rent
78%
Poverty
342%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hastings a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hastings is $205,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,375. Median rent is $911/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

13.4% of adults in Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hastings has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population608
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,654
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty42.4%
County GDP$18,621M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,154

Housing

Home Value$205,300
Rent$911
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$278,375
Housing Units383
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute35 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hastings was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Northeast Florida Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.