At a Glance
Median Income
$95,711
$53,273 per capita
Home Value
$598,100
Zillow: $663,170
Median Rent
$1,998/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
398/100K
1,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
265 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $95,711 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,273. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quincy is $598,100 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $663,170. Median rent is $1,998/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Quincy reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,218/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quincy has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population101,361
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density6,117/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,711
Per Capita$53,273
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$598,100
Rent$1,998
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$663,170
Housing Units47,424
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent398/100K
Property1,218/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary230/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Quincy was built in 1959.
17.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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