Quincy, Massachusetts

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Northeast Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65

D

out of 100

Overview

Quincy is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 102K, part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $687,730. Median household income is $90,668.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 102K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $687,730 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,668 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 33.9 minutes
  • Part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

101,597

Source: Census ACS

$687,730

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,668

Source: Census ACS

33.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

63

Source: Walk Score

150 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Norfolk County (county-level results)

63%
35%
Democrat 242,712
Republican 132,497
Leans D+28.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 29.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 36.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 31.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 63/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65

Location

Quincy, MA (42.2491, -70.9978)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.