What are the schools like in Quantico, MD?

Quantico is served primarily by Wicomico County Public Schools. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Quantico?

The median household income in Quantico, MD is $113,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Quantico, MD?

Quantico has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Quantico, MD affordable or expensive?

Quantico's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quantico is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Quantico, MD?

Quantico has a violent crime rate of 318.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1092.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quantico, MD a Good Place to Live?

Quantico is a small town of 176 in Maryland, with a median household income of $113,750 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Quantico stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Quantico 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: 95.1

Quantico's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quantico costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quantico, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quantico's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

318.5 /100k

Property Crime

1092.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Quantico is served primarily by Wicomico County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quantico, MD	National Avg
School District	Wicomico County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quantico sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quantico, MD
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.9"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Quantico, MD	National Avg
Population	176	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Quantico

Quantico, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

21830 21856

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quantico, MD affordable or expensive?

Quantico's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quantico roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Quantico, MD?

Quantico's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1092.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quantico?

Public schools in Quantico are operated by Wicomico County Public Schools. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 52.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quantico, MD a good place to live?

Quantico, MD has a population of 176, a median household income of $113,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Quantico?

Quantico averages 47.8°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quantico?

Quantico, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 21830, 21856.

What is the population of Quantico?

The population of Quantico, Maryland is 176 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quantico?

Key numbers for living in Quantico: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $113,750, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quantico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.