Moving to Quincy, MA

About Quincy

Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County with about 101,600 residents — the 'City of Presidents,' birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams. An immediate southern suburb of Boston, it blends a revitalized downtown, the Wollaston beachfront, neighborhoods with Red Line access.

Home prices in Quincy

The median listing price in Quincy is $699,000.

Top places in Quincy

• Adams National Historical Park — the Adams family homes and birthplaces.
• USS Salem — the naval museum ship at Fore River.
• Wollaston Beach — Quincy Shore Drive's waterfront.
• Downtown Quincy — Hancock Street dining and the revitalized center (aerial shown in the Commons photo).
• Quincy Market's namesake city roots and the Thomas Crane Public Library.

Commuting from Quincy

• MBTA Red Line — North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Adams stations to downtown Boston; Commuter Rail also serves Quincy (per project transit research, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical Red Line trip to downtown: approximately 20–30 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~20–30 minutes via the Southeast Expressway/I-93 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Quincy

Public schools: Quincy Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Quincy FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Quincy, MA?
  The median listing price in Quincy is $699,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Quincy, MA?
  MBTA Red Line — North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Adams stations to downtown Boston; Commuter Rail also serves Quincy (per project transit research, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Quincy, MA?
  Quincy is served by Quincy Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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