At a Glance
Median Income
$56,372
$34,819 per capita
Home Value
$146,100
Zillow: $182,657
Median Rent
$824/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.6% 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+
3.9 / 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 $56,372 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,819. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quincy is $146,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,657. Median rent is $824/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
26.6% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quincy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population39,188
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,462/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,372
Per Capita$34,819
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,100
Rent$824
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$182,657
Housing Units19,010
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Quincy was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.