At a Glance
Median Income
$34,126
$17,105 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
Zillow: $176,533
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.7%
21.9% 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
3.1 / 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 $34,126 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,105. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quincy is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,533. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 38.6% 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 1968.
Education
14.4% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quincy has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,818
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,126
Per Capita$17,105
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$1,022
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$176,533
Housing Units3,337
Rent Burden38.6%
Health
Obesity47.7%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation232 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Quincy was founded in 1828.
The median home in Quincy was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.