The Town FilesHastings, Florida
Community in St. Johns County · population 1,262 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,800
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 21.9
Hastings is a community of 1,262 people in St. Johns County, Florida. The median home is worth $108,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 88% of Florida towns, quieter than 83% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Florida towns.
How Hastings ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hastings is worth $108,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). 31.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hastings | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | — | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 31.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hastings
| People | Hastings | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 74.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | — min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hastings
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 47.1°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hastings since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 24, 1995 about 2.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 27, 2023.
Severe weather in St. Johns County since 1996
St. Johns County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in St. Johns County
St. Johns County had 98,819 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,008 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Hastings itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Hastings
3 public schools with 757 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 694 | 14.8 |
| DEEP CREEK ACADEMY | 6-12 | 61 | — |
| ST. JOHNS COUNTY JAIL (DJJ) | 7-12 | 2 | — |
Towns near Hastings
- Flagler Estates, FL5.2 mi · 3,540 people · home $213,300
- East Palatka, FL7.5 mi · 1,573 people · home $246,600
- Palatka, FL11.3 mi · 10,446 people · home $150,500
- St. Augustine Shores, FL12.9 mi · 8,706 people · home $339,300
- St. Augustine South, FL14.2 mi · 5,066 people · home $347,400
- Butler Beach, FL15.2 mi · 4,978 people · home $493,100
- Crescent Beach, FL15.5 mi · 844 people · home $664,600
- Pomona Park, FL15.5 mi · 784 people · home $159,600
Hastings questions
Is Hastings, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hastings scores better for retirees than 44% of Florida towns and quieter than 83%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 21.9).
How much does a house cost in Hastings?
The median owner-occupied home in Hastings is valued at $108,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hastings?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 47.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hastings get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hastings since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 24, 1995. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)