What are the schools like in Quincy, MA?

Quincy is served primarily by Quincy. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Quincy?

The median household income in Quincy, MA is $90,668 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Quincy, MA?

Quincy has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Quincy, MA affordable or expensive?

Quincy's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quincy is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $563,200 and the median rent is $1,901 per month.

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

Quincy has a violent crime rate of 335.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1332.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quincy, MA a Good Place to Live?

Quincy is a mid-sized city of 100,981 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $90,668 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Quincy stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 111.6

Quincy's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quincy costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Quincy, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$563,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,901	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,668	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quincy's violent crime rate is 335.1 per 100,000 residents — 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

335.1 /100k

Property Crime

1332.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Quincy is served primarily by Quincy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quincy, MA	National Avg
School District	Quincy	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quincy sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 52.3 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quincy, MA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.3"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Quincy, MA	National Avg
Population	100,981	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	28.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Braintree Town, MA 4 mi Milton, MA 4 mi Weymouth Town, MA 5 mi Boston, MA 5 mi Randolph Town, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Quincy

Quincy, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

02169 02171 02170

Quincy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quincy, MA affordable or expensive?

Quincy's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Quincy roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $563,200 and median rent is $1,901/month.

What is the crime rate in Quincy, MA?

Quincy's violent crime rate is 335.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1332.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quincy?

Public schools in Quincy are operated by Quincy. The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quincy, MA a good place to live?

Quincy, MA has a population of 100,981, a median household income of $90,668, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 37.9°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.3 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quincy?

Quincy, MA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 02169, 02171, 02170.

What is the population of Quincy?

The population of Quincy, Massachusetts is 100,981 with a median age of 38.3. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $563,200, median household income $90,668, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.