What are the schools like in Quincy, IL?

Quincy is served primarily by Quincy SD 172. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Quincy?

The median household income in Quincy, IL is $54,199 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Quincy, IL?

Quincy has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.0 inches.

Quincy, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Quincy, IL affordable or expensive?

Quincy's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quincy is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,200 and the median rent is $776 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Quincy, IL?

Crime rate data for Quincy is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Quincy, IL a Good Place to Live?

Quincy is a small city of 39,441 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,199 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Quincy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Quincy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Quincy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Quincy's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quincy costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quincy, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$776	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,199	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Quincy is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Quincy is served primarily by Quincy SD 172. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Quincy, IL	National Avg
School District	Quincy SD 172	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quincy sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation and 17.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quincy, IL
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.5"
Annual Snowfall	17.0"

Demographics

Metric	Quincy, IL	National Avg
Population	39,441	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomfield, IL 7 mi Burton, IL 7 mi Fowler, IL 8 mi Ursa, IL 10 mi La Grange, MO 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Quincy

Quincy, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

62301 62305

Quincy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quincy, IL affordable or expensive?

Quincy's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quincy roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $776/month.

What is the crime rate in Quincy, IL?

Crime data for Quincy is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Quincy?

Public schools in Quincy are operated by Quincy SD 172. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quincy, IL a good place to live?

Quincy, IL has a population of 39,441, a median household income of $54,199, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Quincy?

Quincy averages 35.1°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches with about 17.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quincy?

Quincy, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 62301, 62305.

What is the population of Quincy?

The population of Quincy, Illinois is 39,441 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quincy?

Key numbers for living in Quincy: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $54,199, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quincy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.