Overview

Introduction to Quincy, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts city of Quincy is located in Norfolk County, only 11 miles south of the capital city of Boston and about 42 miles northeast of the Rhode Island state capital of Providence. Neighboring towns include Weymouth (to the east), Braintree and Randolph (to the south), and Dedham (to the west). Situated on what is commonly referred to as the "South Shore," the area south of Boston extending along the coast down to Cape Cod, Quincy is close enough to the state capital to still be considered part of the Boston metropolitan region. Often called the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of both John Adams (second President of the United States) and John Quincy Adams (the nation's sixth President).

Pronounced "Quinzy," the city was named after Colonel John Quincy, great-grandfather of John Quincy Adams. Originally part of what is now the neighboring town of Braintree, Quincy was officially incorporated as a separate town in 1792 and made a city in 1888. During the 19th century the city's primary industry was granite quarrying, but by the 20th century Quincy became a leading shipbuilding center. Two notable chains which were founded in the city and got their start here are Howard Johnson's and Dunkin Donuts.

Things to See and Do in Quincy

Rich in historic treasures, Quincy's impressive past remains vibrant today in the form of its fascinating historic sites. The Adams National Historical Park commemorates the accomplishments of the distinguished men and women of the Adams family. The park includes the family home and the farmhouse where both presidents were born. The Hancock Cemetery, located near City Hall, includes graves of generations of the Adams and Quincy families. The Josiah Quincy House, originally a country estate, is the former home of Josiah Quincy, a high-status Revolutionary War leader. The Thomas Crane Public Library, a national architectural landmark, recently underwent a three-year restoration and renovation. The USS Salem & the U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum showcases one of the nation's great warships, and contains exhibits depicting shipboard life and artifacts relating to military equipment and records.

The city of Boston and its many world-class attractions are just a few minutes away. Here are just some of the points of interest this historic city has to offer:

  • The Boston Science Museum
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • The Boston Common
  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library and Museum
  • Bunker Hill Monument
  • The USS Constitution
  • Prudential Center
  • The Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • The Boston Pops
  • The Museum of Fine Arts
  • Old North Church
  • The Boston Children's Museum
  • New England Aquarium
  • Faneuil Hall
  • The Freedom Trail
  • John Hancock Tower
  • Paul Revere House

One of Boston's premier annual events is the running of the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon, which takes place every April and draws upwards of 20,000 runners annually. Boston is also the site of major league professional sports action, as the home town of several teams. Calling Boston home are baseball's Red Sox, basketball's Celtics (NBA), hockey's Bruins (NHL), and lacrosse's Cannons (MLL). Professional football and soccer can be found thirty minutes south in the town of Foxboro, home to the NFL's N.E. Patriots and MLS's N.E. Revolution.

Demographics

People

Total Population94,121
Male Share of the Population48.5%
Female Share of the Population51.5%
Senior Citizens15.8%
Employed Population 16+52,610
Age of the Population39

Families

% of people married45.6%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher57.2%
Median Earnings25+$50,209
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$19,589
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,809

Wealth

Median Family Income$92,813
% Above Poverty Level89.2%
% Below Poverty Level10.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time37 minutes
% Working from Home2.1%
% Walking and Biking to Work4%
% Using Public Transportation27.6%

Housing

People Living Alone36.4%
Median Gross Rent$1,447
Median House Value$410,400

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)35.3%
Irish24.1%
Italian11%
English5.5%
German3.9%
French Except Basque2.5%
African2.4%
Polish2.4%
Canadian2%
Albanian1.5%
Scottish1.5%
Arab1.4%
Portuguese1.3%
Swedish1.3%
West Indian1.3%
Russian1.2%
Cape Verdean1.1%
Greek0.8%
Brazilian0.7%
Haitian0.7%
Lithuanian0.5%
Norwegian0.4%
Dutch0.4%
Finnish0.4%
Somali0.3%
Nigerian0.3%
Ukrainian0.3%
Turkish0.3%
Jamaican0.3%
Hungarian0.3%
Moroccan0.3%
Egyptian0.3%
Lebanese0.3%
Ethiopian0.2%
US/American0.2%
Welsh0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Trinidad Tobago0.1%
Australian0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Serbian0.1%
Danishn0.1%
Guyanese0.1%
Slovak0.1%
Czech0.1%
Belgian0.1%
Croatian0.1%
Iranian0.1%
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Quincy Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyNorfolk County
Standard Zip Codes02169, 02171, 02170
P.O. Box Zip Codes2269
Phone Area Codes6,17,857, 617
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude42.26
Approximate Longitude-71

Quincy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationHINGHAM
Distance4.6 miles
Jan Temp20 to 37 F
Apr Temp38 to 57 F
Jul Temp62 to 81 F
Oct Temp42 to 62 F
Annual Precip49.8 inches
StationWALPOLE 2
Distance14 miles
Jan Temp18 to 36 F
Apr Temp37 to 58 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp41 to 62 F
Annual Precip46.5 inches
StationREADING
Distance19.4 miles
Jan Temp16 to 35 F
Apr Temp35 to 58 F
Jul Temp60 to 83 F
Oct Temp39 to 62 F
Annual Precip48.3 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Hingham6,290$200,750
Hull10,424$111,425
Milton27,568$155,795
Randolph33,924$88,618

Quincy Public Libraries

Thomas Crane Public Library
40 WASHINGTON STREET
Quincy, Massachusetts
(617) 376-1301

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Quincy Hospitals

Quincy Medical Center
(Non-profit)
114 Whitwell Street

Quincy Public Schools

Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center
100 Brooks Avenue
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8742
Primary
Total Enrollment 149
Atherton Hough
1084 Sea Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8797
Primary
Total Enrollment 265
Broad Meadows Middle
50 Calvin Rd
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8723
Middle
Total Enrollment 349
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary
701 Furnace Brook
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8713
Primary
Total Enrollment 357
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
200 Moody St Ext
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8721
Primary
Total Enrollment 575
Lincoln-hancock Community School
300 Granite Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8715
Primary
Total Enrollment 491
Merrymount
4 Agawam Rd
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8762
Primary
Total Enrollment 365
Point Webster Middle
60 Lancaster Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-6600
Middle
Total Enrollment 348
Quincy High
100 Coddington Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8751
High
Total Enrollment 1484
Reay E Sterling Middle
444 Granite Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8729
Middle
Total Enrollment 325
Snug Harbor Community School
333 Palmer Street
ZIP: 2169
(617) 984-8763
Primary
Total Enrollment 419
Beechwood Knoll Elementary
225 Fenno Street
ZIP: 2170
(617) 984-8781
Primary
Total Enrollment 369
Central Middle
875 Hancock Street
ZIP: 2170
(617) 984-8725
Middle
Total Enrollment 641
Wollaston School
205 Beale Street
ZIP: 2170
(617) 984-8791
Primary
Total Enrollment 349
Atlantic Middle
86 Hollis Avenue
ZIP: 2171
(617) 984-8727
Middle
Total Enrollment 485
Francis W Parker
148 Billings Rd
ZIP: 2171
(617) 984-8710
Primary
Total Enrollment 295
Montclair
8 Belmont Street
ZIP: 2171
(617) 984-8708
Primary
Total Enrollment 399
North Quincy High
316 Hancock Street
ZIP: 2171
(617) 984-8744
High
Total Enrollment 1207
Squantum
50 Huckins Avenue
ZIP: 2171
(617) 984-8706
Primary
Total Enrollment 357

Quincy Private Schools

Adams Montessori School
310 Adams St
ZIP: 2169
Elementary
Total Enrollment 67
Greater Quincy Child Care Center
859 Willard St Ste 100
ZIP: 2169
Elementary
Total Enrollment 10
Jack N Jill Kindergarten & Child Care Center
39 Station St
ZIP: 2169
Elementary
Total Enrollment 20
Mutanafisun Academy
470 South St
ZIP: 2169
Elementary
Total Enrollment 26
The Woodward School
1102 Hancock St
ZIP: 2169
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 127
Campus Kinder Haus
162 Old Colony Ave
ZIP: 2170
Elementary
Total Enrollment 17
Wollaston Child Care Center
47 Weston Ave
ZIP: 2170
Elementary
Total Enrollment 3
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The Old Quincy homestead c1904.

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The Old Quincy homestead c1904.

Crane Public Library between 1900 and 1906

Birthplace of John Quincy Adams) c1904.

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