At a Glance
Median Income
$59,079
$31,097 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
Zillow: $197,703
Median Rent
$778/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
17.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $59,079 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,097. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quincy is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,703. Median rent is $778/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
9.0% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quincy has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,487
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,079
Per Capita$31,097
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$778
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$197,703
Housing Units677
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation1,017 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Quincy was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.