Quincy, MA cityscape

02171

Quincy, MA

Total Population
19,882
Median Household Income
$101,013
Median Home Value
$599,500
Median Rent
$2,127

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$101,013
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$599,500
102.3% above state median
Rent
$2,127
100% above state median
Median Age
41.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Quincy, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 51.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$101,013
+34.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.24 people

Total Households
8,778
Family Households
40.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
33.6%
#2 Industry
Education
28.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.8%
Total Employed Residents:5,553

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.6%
487 workers
Public Transit
24.7%
2,618 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,593
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (24.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
11,863 employed
Labor Force
12,391
422 unemployed
Median Age
41.0 years
Per Capita Income
$57,032
Poverty Rate
11.5%

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