Quincy, CA

California

Quincy is a small town in California with a population of 1,580. Residents earn $87,008 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,580 Population 374/sq mi density
$87,008 Median Income $47,184 per capita
$284,500 Home Value $307,417 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$87,008 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$284,500 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,008
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $284,500
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Quincy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,580
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,008
Per Capita$47,184
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$284,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$307,417

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation3,870 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute21 min
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Is Quincy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quincy receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Quincy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quincy is $87,008, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quincy is $284,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Quincy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Quincy has a population of 1,580 with a density of 374 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 8.4% Black.

Population

1,580
Total Population
374
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Quincy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Quincy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quincy is $87,008, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Quincy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,008
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,184
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
IRS Avg AGI$74,261

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,004
County GDP$1,482M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare49
Retail89
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,141
47% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Quincy is $284,500, 1% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $307,417.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$284,500
1% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$307,417

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,141
47% above US avg
Effective Rate1.81%
In Quincy, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.8% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Quincy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.7%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access91.5%
Healthcare Facilities49

Crime Rates: Quincy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

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 is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall28.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,870 ft (1,180 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates39.9310°N, 120.9549°W
County FIPS06063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 39.9%

Winner: Republican by 16.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+89.5%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density374/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities49
Restaurants100
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Work from Home24.0%

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