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Quincy, MA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Quincy.

Population: 101,966 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Quincy, MA is $700,248 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $714,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,657/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$700,248

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$700,248
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+64.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$700,879
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$714,000
Median list price
$759,300
Median price per sqft
$487
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
214
For-sale inventory
211
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
171
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
83

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,657/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/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)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/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
19
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Clifford H Marshall Elementary, Point Webster Middle, Atherton Hough, Broad Meadows Middle, Charles A Bernazzani Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,817
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (5.4 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.3°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 in
Annual snowfall
41.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
194
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
208,944
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
189,766

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Adams National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston African American National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
69
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-2,202 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,572
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
312,340
Average weekly wage
$1,676
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,194

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

How it compares

QuincyState medianUS median
Typical home value$700,248$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$714,000$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,657/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,572$5,436$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, MA?
$700,248.
What is the median sale price in Quincy, MA?
$714,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Quincy, MA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Quincy, MA?
Typical rent: $2,657/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Quincy, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, cold wave.
Is Quincy, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,817 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Quincy, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Quincy, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Quincy, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Quincy, MA?
19 schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Quincy, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Quincy, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Quincy, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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