Kerri Mulvey
| Kerri Mulvey | Moor Realty Group
Massachusetts
Quincy is Massachusetts's seventh-largest city and one of Greater Boston's most dynamic communities, sitting just six miles south of downtown along the scenic South Shore. Known as the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and John Hancock — a heritage that infuses the city with a distinct sense of history and civic pride. Yet Quincy is very much a forward-looking community, with a waterfront that has been dramatically reimagined over the past two decades.
Marina Bay stands out as one of the region's premier waterfront destinations — a vibrant mixed-use development with restaurants, boating, and harbor views. Wollaston Beach, the largest public beach in all of Boston Harbor, stretches along the coastline offering wide-open views toward the Boston skyline. The city's four MBTA Red Line stations make it one of the best-connected communities in the metro area, with a commute to Downtown Crossing that can take under 25 minutes.
Quincy's housing market reflects its exceptional location — offering a diverse range of options from waterfront condominiums and multi-family homes to quiet residential neighborhoods. With relatively lower property tax rates and strong MBTA connectivity, Quincy continues to attract first-time buyers, commuters, and investors who want to be close to Boston without paying Boston prices.
The median property value in Quincy is approximately $618,500 — reflecting strong demand for this well-connected coastal city. The market spans waterfront condos, multi-family homes, and single-family neighborhoods across diverse price points.
Quincy is approximately 6 miles south of downtown Boston. Four MBTA Red Line stations — Quincy Center, Quincy Adams, North Quincy, and Wollaston — provide direct service to Downtown Crossing and South Station in under 30 minutes.
Quincy has a population of approximately 101,636 (2020 Census), making it Massachusetts's seventh-largest city. The median age is 38.1 years and the median household income is $98,882.
The residential property tax rate in Quincy is $11.53 per $1,000 of assessed value for FY2025 — one of the lowest rates in Greater Boston. On a home assessed at $618,500, that works out to approximately $7,131 per year.
Quincy is the "City of Presidents" — birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and John Hancock. It is also known for Wollaston Beach (the largest public beach in Boston Harbor), the Marina Bay waterfront, excellent Red Line MBTA access, and a diverse, vibrant community just minutes from downtown Boston.
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