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Isabelle Morales

Is Quincy still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 5 years and It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. ...

3 replies 54 upvotes housing
Kaylee Gray

Rent in Quincy getting crazy

I work in consulting and Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs?

6 replies 55 upvotes housing
Abigail Rivera

Life in Quincy as a young professional

OK so I relocated for work and Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. With a population of 101K, Quincy is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. The median home value here is around $598,...

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Levi Sanders

What's it really like living in Quincy?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 101K, Quincy is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely ris...

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Serenity Watson

Honest thoughts on life in Quincy

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Rent is about $1,998/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. Crime rate is something to conside...

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Austin M.

Anyone else love living in Quincy?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The...

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Abigail Rivera

Studio apartments in Quincy -options?

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Mackenzie Adams

Best industries in Quincy right now

Hey, The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the are...

6 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Jacob Walker

Quincy is underrated, change my mind

So, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cheers.

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Jace Rodriguez

Should I move to Quincy or stay in Miami?

OK so I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. There's a growing tec...

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Aurora Ramos

Moving to Quincy with kids -good idea?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 101K, Quincy is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider ...

29 replies 16 upvotes moving
Amelia Morgan

Working in Quincy -salaries realistic?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

28 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Aurora Ramos

Affordable areas near Quincy?

First post here. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood....

30 replies 19 upvotes housing
Emily M.

Should I move to Quincy or stay in Memphis?

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The f...

15 replies 44 upvotes moving
Miles W.

Is Quincy still affordable?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in re...

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Brielle Adams

How are the schools in Quincy?

Alright, It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? ...

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Kaylee Gray

Is Quincy walkable?

Hey, Military spouse here. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,998/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Kaylee Gray

Quincy vs Phoenix -which is better?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during ...

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Jace Rodriguez

Best areas to explore in Quincy?

Alright, Rent is about $1,998/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most famili...

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Brielle Adams

Top 5 things I love about Quincy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Easton Wilson

Unpopular opinion about Quincy

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is dece...

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Roman Edwards

Quincy is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, My partner and I are It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. There's a real sense of community in certain n...

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David

First time home buyer in Quincy

We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $95,711 in Quincy. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

3 replies 28 upvotes housing
Levi Sanders

Working in Quincy -salaries realistic?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and With a population of 101K, Quincy is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $598,100, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school syst...

2 replies 23 upvotes jobs
Isabelle Morales

Is Quincy worth it salary-wise?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Median household income is $95,711, which feels pretty solid for the area....

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Sofia Torres

Job hunting in Quincy -tips?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 101K, Quincy is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Angel Perez

Couple moving to Quincy from out of state

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 2 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Quincy sits at 398.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,998/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Amelia Morgan

Best kept secrets of Quincy, MA

Been living here since 2005. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $598,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,998 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weat...

1 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Nova E.

Healthcare options in Quincy?

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,998/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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