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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 weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good schools
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good schools
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Lack of diversity
- Far from major airports
Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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