Quincy

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Quincy, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$487

Population

7,101

Renter Mix

41% Rent

A charming small town near Florida’s capital city

Historic Charming Quaint Affordable Laidback Diverse

Situated about 20 miles northwest of Tallahassee, Quincy is a small city brimming with historic charm. The seat of Gadsden County, Quincy is renowned for its stunning Victorian architecture, from its peaceful homes to its vibrant downtown buildings.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Quincy is a revered historic district centered on the Gadsden County Courthouse. Walking around Downtown Quincy feels like taking a step back in time, but with modern amenities like charming cafes, specialty shops, government offices, and the Gadsden Arts Center and Museum.

Residents love Quincy’s small-town atmosphere, along with its close proximity to scenic Gulf Coast beaches, Apalachicola National Forest, and the Florida’s capital city. Convenience to U.S. 90 and I-10 affords many Quincy residents easy commutes and travels.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$33,620

Average: $46,249

Education

1,124

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,456

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Quincy has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Quincy, FL is $487 for one bedroom, $562 for two bedrooms, and $618 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Quincy has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$487/month
651 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Gadsden Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

128 Students

Crossroad Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

553 Students

St. Johns Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

264 Students

James A. Shanks Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

574 Students

George W. Munroe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

503 Students

Gadsden Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

128 Students

Crossroad Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

553 Students

James A. Shanks Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

574 Students

West Gadsden Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

320 Students

Carter Parramore Academy

Public

Grades K-12

43 Students

Crossroad Academy

Public

Grades PK-12

553 Students

Carter Parramore Academy

Public

Grades K-12

43 Students

Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program

Public

Grades K-12

1 Students

Gadsden Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Talquin State Forest
  • Lake Talquin State Park

Airports

  • Tallahassee International

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.