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Quincy, IL

Quincy, IL.

Population: 30,746 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Quincy, IL is $144,374 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $167,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,101/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,374

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$144,374
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-6.0%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+14.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2023)
$158,435
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$167,500
Median list price
$165,000
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
134
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
107
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,101/mo
1-year rent change
+10.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,013/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,246/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE, Quincy SD 172
Schools include
Adams County RSSP, Academic Behavior&Community Acad, Quincy Area Voc Ctr, Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch, Quincy Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
160
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Adams County Quincy Landfills 2&3 (6.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,155
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,931

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Mast Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BLESSING HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-131 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
75.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,999
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,532
Average weekly wage
$1,103
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

QuincyState medianUS median
Typical home value$144,374$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$167,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,101/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,999$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Quincy, IL?
$144,374.
What is the median sale price in Quincy, IL?
$167,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Quincy, IL?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Quincy, IL?
Typical rent: $1,101/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Quincy, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is Quincy, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Quincy, IL. 160 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Quincy, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Quincy, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Quincy, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Quincy, IL?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Quincy, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Quincy, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Quincy, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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