Quincy, WA

Quincy, Washington

Quincy, Washington, in Grant county, is 53 miles NE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 118 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 5,044.

The People and Families of Quincy

In Quincy, about 56% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Quincy. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Quincy compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quincy had a median family income of $31,847.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Quincy gave more campaign money ($3,281) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Quincy Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Quincy. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Quincy is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Quincy, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Quincy, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Quincy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Quincy, WA

Comparing Quincy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Quincy Almanac

Quincy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Quincy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Quincy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Quincy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Quincy High Schools (2004)

QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL
16 SIXTH AVE. S.E.
509-787-3501
Serves 663 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

QUINCY HIGH TECH HIGH
404 1ST AVE SW
509-787-1678
A Non-traditional School

Quincy Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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