At a Glance
Median Income
$87,008
$47,184 per capita
Home Value
$284,500
Zillow: $322,403
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
13.0% smoking rate
How Quincy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quincy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Quincy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quincy residents earn a median household income of $87,008 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,184. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Quincy is $284,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,403. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
19.4% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population1,580
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,008
Per Capita$47,184
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,500
Rent
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$322,403
Housing Units801
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.0%
Premature Death8,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,870 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Quincy was built in 1965.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.