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Is Quincy a Good Place to Live? Quincy, Massachusetts: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Quincy ranks #150 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #19 of 256 mid-size cities and #7 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #28 of 205), and trails on long commutes (34.7 min, #244 of 256) and high rents ($2,118/mo, #215 of 256).
Quincy by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Quincy's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Quincy?
Quincy's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,118/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $679,587, 3% above the typical Massachusetts home ($661,896).
| Measure | Quincy | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 108.3#1046 of 1,308 | 105.8 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $679,587#1000 of 1,187 | $661,896 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,770/mo#984 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $618,500#1089 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $2,118/mo#1144 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 6.3x#1077 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 25.7%#1065 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Quincy housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Quincy is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro.
Massachusetts housing market →Is Quincy safe?
Quincy recorded 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 8% below the US rate of 328 and in line with Massachusetts's 303. That ranks #568 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #104 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Quincy Police Department. Property crime runs 1,198 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Quincy | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 302#568 of 1,085 | 303 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 1,198#308 of 1,085 | 1,031 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Quincy?
The median household in Quincy earns $98,882, 19% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% below Massachusetts ($104,828). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Quincy | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $98,882#355 of 1,312 | $104,828 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.2%#576 of 1,058 | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 10.6%#545 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Quincy?
The median resident of Quincy is 38.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 50.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #265 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 45.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Quincy | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 38.6 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 50.3%#265 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 45.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Quincy's schools and health?
Quincy's 19 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Massachusetts 90.1%), with 13 students per teacher and $20,051 spent per pupil. 22.9% of adults are obese and 10.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Quincy | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 13#169 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $20,051#206 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 22.9%#60 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.1%#419 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 15.5%#329 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 4.9%#59 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,695 students are enrolled in Quincy's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Quincy?
The average commute in Quincy is 34.7 minutes (Massachusetts 30.6); 16.3% of workers take transit and 21.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Quincy scores 14.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #57 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.8°F and winters 32.2°F, with 52.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Quincy | MassachusettsMA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 34.7 min#1261 of 1,312 | 30.6 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 17.3%#1259 of 1,312 | 13.3% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 50.2% | 62% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 14.8#57 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Massachusetts is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.9 | 21.7 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 40.4 | 22.9 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 29.2 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 58.4 | 38.3 | 4.6 |
| May | 68.5 | 47.9 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 57.3 | 4 |
| Jul | 83 | 63.4 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 81.5 | 62.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 73.8 | 55.3 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 62.9 | 44.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 52.4 | 35.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 42.9 | 27.4 | 5.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hingham.
| Measure | Quincy | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 51.3°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 70.8°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 32.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 52.3 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hingham.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Quincy?
Norfolk County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Norfolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 92% of US counties.
| Measure | Quincy | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 39#281 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.09%#135 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Norfolk County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Norfolk County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.0091% | 74% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.003% | 66% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0043% | 62% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.061% | 23% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0017% | 20% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Quincy compare with similar-size cities?
Quincy is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #19 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 102,114.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #150 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 | 34.7 min |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #179 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 | 25.2 min |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #288 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 | 16.3 min |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #630 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 | 28.6 min |
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #53 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 | 26.7 min |
| Highlands Ranch, COPop. 102,257 | #109 | 68.0 | $159,307 | $2,531/mo | no data | 24.2 min |
| Chico, CAPop. 102,188 | #1066 | 48.5 | $66,977 | $1,488/mo | 664 | 17.8 min |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #547 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 | 17.2 min |
| Davenport, IAPop. 100,913 | #1020 | 49.7 | $66,200 | $978/mo | 652 | 19.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Quincy compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Quincy ranks #7 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 66.1 against Massachusetts's statewide 70. Its households earn 6% below the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is in line with the statewide rate. Homes are 3% above the typical Massachusetts home.
| City | Rank in MA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline, MAPop. 63,266 | #1 | 79.5 | $142,101 | $2,835/mo | 124 |
| Newton, MAPop. 89,044 | #2 | 78.3 | $190,304 | $2,370/mo | 56 |
| Somerville, MAPop. 81,036 | #3 | 72.4 | $132,572 | $2,517/mo | 195 |
| Medford, MAPop. 59,354 | #4 | 71.9 | $129,540 | $2,509/mo | 181 |
| Cambridge, MAPop. 118,796 | #5 | 70.4 | $130,748 | $2,787/mo | 436 |
| Waltham, MAPop. 64,902 | #6 | 69.3 | $120,216 | $2,268/mo | 224 |
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #7 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 |
| Methuen Town, MAPop. 53,475 | #8 | 65.3 | $113,310 | $1,749/mo | 114 |
| Framingham, MAPop. 72,399 | #9 | 64.5 | $107,419 | $2,033/mo | 264 |
| Malden, MAPop. 65,906 | #10 | 64.0 | $100,606 | $2,204/mo | 203 |
| Weymouth Town, MAPop. 58,505 | #11 | 62.2 | $102,714 | $1,941/mo | 237 |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #12 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 |
| Boston, MAPop. 666,442 | #13 | 61.1 | $97,344 | $2,147/mo | 583 |
| Revere, MAPop. 60,012 | #14 | 60.2 | $86,969 | $2,076/mo | 314 |
| Haverhill, MAPop. 67,698 | #15 | 59.1 | $88,326 | $1,668/mo | 330 |
| Lowell, MAPop. 118,368 | #16 | 56.5 | $78,658 | $1,625/mo | 505 |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #17 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 |
| Worcester, MAPop. 207,055 | #18 | 56.0 | $70,102 | $1,487/mo | 602 |
| Lynn, MAPop. 101,709 | #19 | 55.6 | $75,043 | $1,722/mo | 561 |
| Chicopee, MAPop. 55,295 | #20 | 55.1 | $62,615 | $1,157/mo | 482 |
| New Bedford, MAPop. 100,998 | #21 | 52.5 | $56,981 | $1,137/mo | 345 |
| Brockton, MAPop. 105,386 | #22 | 52.3 | $80,115 | $1,641/mo | 538 |
| Lawrence, MAPop. 88,736 | #23 | 52.1 | $60,433 | $1,662/mo | 361 |
| Fall River, MAPop. 94,082 | #24 | 48.2 | $56,673 | $1,155/mo | 768 |
| Springfield, MAPop. 154,749 | #25 | 45.5 | $52,656 | $1,144/mo | 871 |
All 25 Massachusetts cities we track, by overall score. Massachusetts statewide: median income $104,828, violent crime 302.7 per 100,000.
How is Quincy's score calculated?
Quincy scores 66.1 out of 100, #150 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Massachusetts's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Quincy. Similar-size median 52.9.
61.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Quincy's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
79.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Quincy. Similar-size median 53.8.
74.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Quincy's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
79.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Quincy's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
41.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Quincy. Similar-size median 51.2.
63.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Quincy. Similar-size median 42.1.
45.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Quincy. Similar-size median 50.1.
62.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Quincy's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
72.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
77.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Quincy's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Quincy has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Quincy
Is Quincy, MA a good place to live?
Quincy ranks #150 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #19 of 256 mid-size cities and #7 of 25 in Massachusetts. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #28 of 205), and trails on long commutes (34.7 min, #244 of 256) and high rents ($2,118/mo, #215 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Quincy?
Quincy's cost of living index is 108.3, 8% above the US level of 100 and #1046 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,118/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $679,587, 3% above the typical Massachusetts home ($661,896).
What is the crime rate in Quincy?
Quincy recorded 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 8% below the US rate of 328 and in line with Massachusetts's 303. That ranks #568 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #104 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Quincy Police Department. Property crime runs 1,198 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Quincy?
The median household in Quincy earns $98,882, 19% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% below Massachusetts ($104,828). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Quincy?
Median rent in Quincy is $2,118/mo (Census), #1144 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,770/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Quincy?
The typical home value in Quincy is $679,587, up 1.8% in a year, against $661,896 for Massachusetts and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $618,500.
How are the public schools in Quincy?
Quincy's 19 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (Massachusetts 90.1%), with 13 students per teacher and $20,051 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Quincy?
The average commute is 34.7 minutes, #1261 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 30.6 minutes across Massachusetts. 17.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Quincy?
Quincy averages 51.3°F over the year, 70.8°F in summer and 32.2°F in winter, with 52.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Quincy walkable?
Quincy scores 14.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #57 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Quincy at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Norfolk County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.09% of building value, lower than 92% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Quincy?
Norfolk County's air had a median air quality index of 39, and 84% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Quincy?
Quincy has 102,114 residents. The median resident of Quincy is 38.6 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 50.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #265 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 45.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Quincy compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Quincy ranks #7 of the 25 Massachusetts cities we track, with a score of 66.1 against Massachusetts's statewide 70. Its households earn 6% below the Massachusetts median. Violent crime is in line with the statewide rate. Homes are 3% above the typical Massachusetts home.
What cities are similar in size to Quincy?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Quincy's population of 102,114 are Lee's Summit, MO (#179 overall), Bend, OR (#288 overall), Conroe, TX (#630 overall), Fishers, IN (#53 overall), and Highlands Ranch, CO (#109 overall). Quincy is #150.