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Willie D.

Day-to-day life in Quincy, IL

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $824 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Cameron Gutierrez

Best kept secrets of Quincy, IL

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 39,188, Quincy is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $146,100, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough...

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Caleb Reyes

Couple moving to Quincy from out of state

OK so My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $56,372 in Quincy. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very c...

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Cameron Gutierrez

Is Quincy still affordable?

OK so What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Caleb Reyes

Pros and cons of Quincy after 12 years

Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $824 for rent here. The median home value here is around $146,100, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 608.2 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system...

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Caleb Reyes

What's it really like living in Quincy?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $146,100 on average. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Ther...

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Jeremiah O.

How much do you pay for rent in Quincy?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,188 people. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 608.2 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definite...

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Mason Sanchez

Things Quincy needs to improve

Random thought, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,188 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $56,372 in Quincy. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new ...

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Ronald J.

Best coffee shops in Quincy?

Hey, My partner and I are Median household income is $56,372, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. With a population of 39,188, Quincy is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

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Ronald J.

Quick question about Quincy

The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Jordan Moore

Dog-friendly places in Quincy?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,188 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 608.2 per 100K. The parks and outd...

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Jeremiah O.

Healthcare options in Quincy?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $56,372 in Quincy. With a population of 39,188, Quincy is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Jordan Moore

Working remotely from Quincy

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 608.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $146,100, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neig...

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urban_melanie64

Quick question about Quincy

I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Cameron Gutierrez

Best companies to work for in Quincy?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $824 for rent here. Household incomes average around $56,372 in Quincy. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?

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Adam C.

Anyone else love living in Quincy?

Hey, I'm a 28-year-old HR manager and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,188 people. Rent is about $824/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if...

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Willie D.

Most overrated things about Quincy

Hey, I'm a 40-year-old project manager and Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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