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, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Mason
100%
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Ruby Long
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Everly C.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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austin_aiden
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Jeremiah C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Fairview. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Hope this helps!.
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raised_mateo59
big facts right here
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Joseph Reed
thanks for sharing
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Charlotte
I've lived in Downtown for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- The food scene scene is tough
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Chloe Hernandez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely solid and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (West) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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