The Town FilesQuincy, Florida
City in Gadsden County · population 7,970 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,500
- Household income
- $32,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.9
Quincy is a city of 7,970 people in Gadsden County, Florida. The median home is worth $125,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Florida towns.
How Quincy ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Quincy is worth $125,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $32,125, which is more affordable than 70% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,047 a month. 57.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quincy | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,047 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $32,125 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 57.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Quincy
| People | Quincy | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Quincy
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F. About 59.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quincy since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 27, 1972 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 2002.
Severe weather in Gadsden County since 1996
Gadsden County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Gadsden County
Gadsden County had 16,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,813 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Quincy itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Quincy
12 public schools with 2,925 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSROAD ACADEMY (charter) | PK-12 | 536 | 17.3 |
| JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4-8 | 526 | 17.5 |
| GEORGE W. MUNROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 504 | 16.8 |
| STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 473 | 14.8 |
| WEST GADSDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4-8 | 323 | 17.0 |
| GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 298 | 14.9 |
| GADSDEN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | PK-8 | 130 | 10.8 |
| CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY | 4-12 | 55 | 9.2 |
| HEAD START PROGRAM | PK-PK | 31 | 15.5 |
| GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY | K-12 | 25 | 12.5 |
| GADSDEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 9-12 | 16 | 16.0 |
| BOLD STEP INFANT CARE | PK-PK | 8 | — |
Towns near Quincy
- Midway, FL8.6 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
- Chattahoochee, FL17.2 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Tallahassee, FL21.3 mi · 196,169 people · home $294,400
- Bradfordville, FL22.7 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Bainbridge, GA23.4 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
- Woodville, FL25.6 mi · 4,097 people · home $164,800
- Crawfordville, FL28.6 mi · 4,853 people · home $255,500
Quincy questions
Is Quincy, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quincy scores better for retirees than 18% of Florida towns and quieter than 58%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Quincy?
The median owner-occupied home in Quincy is valued at $125,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,125, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,047 a month.
What is the weather like in Quincy?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 39.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Quincy get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quincy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 27, 1972. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)