Community Guide
Discover Quincy, MA
Quincy is where I live and where I work, and it is the market I know street by street. The City of Presidents sits just south of Boston with four Red Line stations, 27 miles of coastline, and a housing mix that runs from Wollaston triple-deckers to Marina Bay waterfront condos.
For buyers priced out of Boston proper, Quincy is the most common first stop, and for good reason: you keep the subway commute and gain more house for the money. Each neighborhood behaves like its own micro-market, which is exactly why local representation matters here.
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Homes for sale in Quincy, MA
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Overview
Quincy at a glance
102,114
Population
2024 ACS
38.6
Median age
$98,882
Median household income
Median household, 2024 ACS
$654,608
Median sale price
May 2026, Redfin; roughly flat YoY
Getting Around
Around Quincy, MA
63 / 100
Walk Score
Somewhat Walkable
42 / 100
Bike Score
Somewhat Bikeable
47 / 100
Transit Score
Some Transit
Downtown Boston is about 20 to 30 minutes by car outside of peak traffic. The MBTA Red Line serves four stations here (North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Adams), reaching South Station in roughly 15 to 25 minutes, and the commuter rail adds another option from Quincy Center.
Walk, bike, and transit scores via walkscore.com.
The Housing Stock
Living in Quincy
Quincy's stock is a genuine mix: single-family homes make up roughly 38% of units, with condos and multi-family buildings carrying the balance. That density is a feature, not a bug. It is what keeps entry points below Boston prices while staying on the subway.
Best for: Commuters, first-time buyers, and families who want coastal access near Boston without Boston prices. Excellent transit, diverse housing stock, and a downtown in the middle of a building boom.
Neighborhoods
Quincy's neighborhoods
- Adams Shore
- Germantown
- Houghs Neck
- Marina Bay
- Merrymount
- Montclair
- North Quincy
- Quincy Center
- Squantum
- West Quincy
- Wollaston
Every one of these trades differently. Squantum and Marina Bay command waterfront premiums, Wollaston and North Quincy move fast on Red Line access, and Houghs Neck and Germantown remain the value plays.
Education
Schools in Quincy, MA
Quincy Public Schools operates 19 schools serving nearly 10,000 students: 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools (Quincy High and North Quincy High). The Woodward School for Girls is a notable private option in the city.
Always verify current enrollment zones and programs directly with the district when evaluating a specific address.
Points of Interest
Life in Quincy
Adams National Historical Park
Birthplaces and homes of two presidents
Wollaston Beach
The largest beach on Boston Harbor
Marina Bay
Waterfront boardwalk dining and marina
Blue Hills Reservation
Hiking with skyline views, minutes away
Merrymount Park
Quincy's largest recreational park
Squantum Point Park
Front-row Boston skyline views
Common Questions
Quincy questions, answered
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Data sources: US Census QuickFacts, Redfin market data, Walk Score. Figures are point-in-time estimates and change with the market.
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