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Quincy, IL

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Welcome to Illinois’ “Gem City”

University Affordable Suburban Historic Family-Friendly

This historic piece of Illinois boasts a charming downtown district, local museums, small businesses, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and Interstate 172 to the east, both riverfront views and accessibility are on your side as a resident of Quincy. The Quincy Amtrak Station is another option for residents who prefer public transit. The Downtown Quincy Historic District offers historic buildings and storefronts from the late 1800s.

History buffs appreciate the local gems in town like the Quincy Museum that sits in a restored Richardsonian Romanesque mansion. This must-visit offers unique historic architecture that sets the tone for this city. Nearing the Mississippi River are wonderful community spots like Washington Park, Clat Adams Bicentennial Park, Riverview Park, and more. Great public schools and Quincy University call this city home, along with thriving local businesses such as BoodaLu Steakhouse overlooking the Mississippi.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Quincy, IL is $897 for one bedroom, $844 for two bedrooms, and $585 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Quincy has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$897/month
631 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Quincy, IL is 3.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Quincy is 4.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $897. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 7.9% less for utilities, and 21.4% more for transportation.

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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Dewey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

519 Students

6
out of 10

Monroe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

588 Students

5
out of 10

Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 2

Public

Grades K-5

563 Students

5
out of 10

Adams Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

500 Students

4
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

496 Students

4
out of 10

Quincy Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,348 Students

2
out of 10

Adams County RSSP

Public

Grades 7-12

Rating Unavailable

Quincy Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,924 Students

3
out of 10

Adams County RSSP

Public

Grades 7-12

Rating Unavailable

West Central Regional System

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wakonda State Park

Commuter Rail

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.