The Town FilesQuincy, Massachusetts
City in Norfolk County · population 101,636 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $618,500
- Household income
- $98,882
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 38.6
Quincy is a city of 101,636 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $618,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 98% of Massachusetts towns, better transit than 98% of Massachusetts towns.
How Quincy ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Quincy is worth $618,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $98,882, which is more affordable than 16% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,118 a month. 45.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quincy | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $618,500 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,118 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $98,882 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 45.2% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Quincy
| People | Quincy | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 93.9% |
Weather in Quincy
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.9 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quincy since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 28, 2014 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 4, 2015.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Quincy itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Quincy
23 public schools with 11,946 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High | 9-12 | 1,508 | 15.2 |
| Quincy High | 9-12 | 1,473 | 12.2 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School (charter) | PK-12 | 856 | 11.0 |
| Murphy K-8 School | PK-8 | 839 | 12.2 |
| Central Middle | 6-8 | 670 | 15.6 |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | K-4 | 567 | 12.3 |
| Atlantic Middle | 6-8 | 560 | 15.6 |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary | K-4 | 529 | 12.9 |
| South West Middle School | 5-8 | 443 | 11.4 |
| Montclair | K-5 | 409 | 13.2 |
| Point Webster Middle | 5-8 | 408 | 12.0 |
| Snug Harbor Community School | PK-5 | 389 | 10.5 |
Towns near Quincy
- Braintree Town, MA3.8 mi · 39,143 people · home $656,800
- Milton, MA4.0 mi · 28,630 people · home $933,200
- Weymouth Town, MA5.0 mi · 57,437 people · home $552,100
- Boston, MA5.4 mi · 675,647 people · home $731,700
- Randolph Town, MA6.1 mi · 34,984 people · home $496,400
- Hingham, MA6.4 mi · 5,979 people · home $1,255,700
- Hingham, MA7.0 mi · 24,284 people · home $1,134,200
- Brookline, MA8.1 mi · 63,191 people · home $1,246,800
Quincy questions
Is Quincy, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quincy scores better for retirees than 12% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 4%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Quincy?
The median owner-occupied home in Quincy is valued at $618,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,882, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $2,118 a month.
What is the weather like in Quincy?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 50.9 inches of snow.
Does Quincy get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quincy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 28, 2014. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- 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)