Massachusetts Living Index
Quincy
Greater Boston · pop. 101,380
Red Line to Boston in 18 minutes, oceanfront for half the price of Southie, and the state's most underrated Asian food scene.
City LifeUrban WalkerCommuter Value
Livability Index
69
/ 100
Ranks #36 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$680k
7.1× household income
Household income
$96k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
18 min
peak driving
Population
101,380
5-yr trend 84/100
How Quincy scores
Schools
72
Safety
70
Walkability
70
Transit
58
Biking
52
Dining
80
Nightlife
66
Arts & Culture
60
Green Space
52
Diversity
86
Climate
74
The honest read
Best for
Renters and first-time buyers who want city access without Cambridge prices.
The tradeoff
Schools are decent but not destination-grade.
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