At a Glance
Median Income
$79,973
$28,977 per capita
Home Value
$283,900
Zillow: $426,517
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
3,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
10.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Quincy residents earn a median household income of $79,973 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,977. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quincy is $283,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,517. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Quincy reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,634/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Quincy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quincy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population7,922
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density1,184/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born27.2%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,973
Per Capita$28,977
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,900
Rent$1,129
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$426,517
Housing Units2,241
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property3,634/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,304 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Quincy was founded in 1892.
The median home in Quincy was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
27.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.