East Quincy, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,198 Population 182/sq mi density
$71,591 Median Income $36,196 per capita
$303,200 Home Value $307,417 Zillow
$1,423 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,591 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$303,200 home value, $1,423/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

East Quincy, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,591
5% below
$36,196 per capita
Home Value
$303,200
8% above
Zillow: $307,417
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
22% above
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How East Quincy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
108%
Rent
122%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Quincy a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Quincy residents earn a median household income of $71,591 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,196. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Quincy is $303,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,417. Median rent is $1,423/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

21.7% of adults in East Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Quincy has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,198
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,591
Per Capita$36,196
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A
Home Value$303,200
Rent$1,423
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$307,417
Housing Units1,034
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,244 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute12 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in East Quincy was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.