Living in Quincy, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Quincy · Census data 2020–2024
Quincy has 7,998 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $87,902 (10% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $336,800, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Quincy at a glance
- Population
- 7,998
- Median age
- 32.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $87,902State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $336,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Quincy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Quincy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Quincy the median home value is $336,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,694 a month in housing costs.
Quincy median household income
The median household income in Quincy is $87,902 and the income per person is $31,110. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Quincy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,657
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.00
Quincy demographics
- Population
- 7,998
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 2,602
- Foreign-born
- 26.2%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Quincy ›
Education in Quincy
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Quincy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Quincy
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Quincy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 7,998 | $87,902 | $336,800 | $1,161 |
| Crescent Bar | 271 | $121,196 | $563,600 | $2,139 |
| George | 669 | $55,000 | $155,000 | $940 |
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Rock Island | 1,251 | $69,861 | $273,500 | $1,143 |
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| South Wenatchee | 1,226 | $63,929 | $249,100 | $1,362 |
| East Wenatchee | 14,199 | $77,558 | $429,200 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Quincy, WA?
The median household income in Quincy is $87,902, 10% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Quincy?
The median home value in Quincy is $336,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Quincy?
The median gross rent in Quincy is $1,161 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Quincy, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Quincy?
The median age in Quincy is 32.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Quincy?
The average commute to work in Quincy is 18 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Quincy?
The unemployment rate in Quincy is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Quincy?
18.5% of adults in Quincy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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