Quincy

We know Quincy street by street, because this is where we live, work and sell more homes than any other team. As the #1-ranked real estate team in Quincy, Hillary Birch Group has become the go-to listing office for the city's high-end homes: luxury waterfront in Squantum, harbor-view homes on Houghs Neck and the grand, historic houses along Adams Street. Quincy isn't one market. It's more than a dozen neighborhoods, each with its own buyers, price points and quirks. A three-bedroom in West Quincy and a three-bedroom in Squantum attract completely different buyers at very different prices. Knowing which buyer is looking for which street is how we price with confidence and sell for more.

Overview for Quincy, MA

101,361 people live in Quincy, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $53,273. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

101,361

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,273

Average individual Income

Schools in Quincy, MA

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Demographics and Employment Data for Quincy, MA

Quincy has 45,571 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Quincy do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 101,361 people call Quincy home. The population density is 6,116.16 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

101,361

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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75+ Years

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  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
45,571

Total Households

2.2

Average Household Size

$53,273

Average individual Income

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Selling Your Home in Quincy, MA

Quincy is home base for our team. Our headquarters is at 1147 Hancock Street in Quincy Center, Hillary was ranked the #1 agent in Quincy by RealTrends for 2026, and she has been voted Best of Quincy Realtor five years running (2022–2026).

The median Quincy home sold for about $670,000 in August 2026, at 101% of list price, in a median of 21 days. But Quincy is really a dozen markets in one: a Squantum waterfront home, a Wollaston two-family and a Marina Bay condo each sell to a different buyer at a different price.

The Quincy luxury market

The citywide median does not describe the top of the Quincy market. In the 12 months ending October 6, 2026, 42 single-family homes in Quincy sold for $1 million or more, and the highest reached $2.4 million.

Quincy single-family sales of $1 million and up

Past 12 months

Year before

Homes sold

42

42

Median sale price

$1,200,000

$1,195,000

Average sale price

$1,359,536

$1,249,877

Highest sale

$2,400,000

$2,100,000

Sales of $1.5 million and up

13

6

Median days on market

22

21

Source: MLS PIN, single-family homes sold in Quincy, MA for $1,000,000 or more, October 7, 2025 to October 6, 2026, compared with the 12 months before. Compiled by Hillary Birch Group.

What this means for a Quincy luxury seller:

The top of the market is growing. Sales of $1.5 million and above more than doubled, from 6 to 13, and the average luxury sale rose about 9%.

Luxury homes sell as quickly as the rest of Quincy. The median was 22 days on market, in line with the city as a whole, and 20 of the 42 sold above their asking price.

The water leads. Among sales with a named neighborhood, Squantum and Houghs Neck had the most, followed by Merrymount and Wollaston.

Our Quincy luxury sales

Our team has closed numerous Quincy sales at $1 million and above, bringing a true luxury approach to Quincy real estate, from single-family homes to a three-building multi-family portfolio. Quincy’s luxury market is real, and it rewards the same pricing, presentation and buyer reach as Hingham or Boston.

Address

Type

Sale price

10, 26, 28 Crescent St

Multi-family portfolio (3 buildings)

$2,300,000

17 Glendale Rd

Single-family

$1,275,000

45 Puritan Dr

Single-family

$1,150,000

7 Burns Ave

Single-family

$1,150,000

407 Highland Ave, Wollaston

Single-family

$1,110,000

45 Colonial Dr

Single-family

$1,070,000

168 Furnace Brook Pkwy

Single-family

$1,040,000

12 Quentin St

Single-family

$1,000,000

Who buys in Quincy

Buyer

Where they’re coming from

What they want

City buyers

Boston, Dorchester, South Boston

Four Red Line stations, the beach and more space for the money

Investors

Boston area

Two-families and multi-families with strong rental demand

Waterfront buyers

Boston, the South Shore, out of state

Homes on the water in Squantum, Houghs Neck, Merrymount and Wollaston

A luxury approach to Quincy. Quincy’s waterfront and view homes are too often marketed like any other listing. We give them the presentation, pricing discipline and buyer outreach usually reserved for Hingham or Boston, including the Compass network’s reach to buyers in New York, Connecticut and Florida.

The Quincy market right now

Measure (August 2026)

Quincy

Change from a year earlier

Median sale price

$669,557

-4.3%

Homes sold

217

-18.9%

Median days on market

21

no change

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

down 0.43 points

Sold above list price

48.7%

down 5.1 points

Source: Redfin, Quincy housing market, August 2026.

What this means for a seller:

The citywide median dipped, but Quincy isn’t one market. Waterfront neighborhoods such as Houghs Neck have been setting price records even as the citywide median slipped. We price from sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide number.

Fewer homes sold, so the right buyers matter more. With sales down about 19%, launching to the widest pool of qualified buyers on day one is how you protect your price.

Quincy, neighborhood by neighborhood

  • Wollaston. Wollaston Beach, a Red Line stop and classic single-family homes and two-families. One of Quincy’s most requested neighborhoods.
  • Wollaston Hill. The hillside streets above Wollaston, with larger older homes and some of the best views in the city. Several of Quincy’s luxury sales are here.
  • North Quincy. A Red Line stop and a short ride to downtown Boston, with a mix of homes, two-families and condos.
  • Montclair. A quiet residential neighborhood beside North Quincy, close to the Red Line, the golf course and the Milton line.
  • Squantum and Marina Bay. Squantum is a quiet peninsula with water views on almost every street and the most luxury sales in the city; Marina Bay adds waterfront condos and the marina.
  • Houghs Neck and Great Hill. A waterfront peninsula where top-end sales have climbed fast. Read our Houghs Neck market report for street-by-street prices and flood-zone guidance.
  • Germantown. A small peninsula next to Houghs Neck with water on three sides. A close-knit neighborhood where buyers find water access and good value compared with Quincy’s other waterfront areas.
  • Merrymount and Adams Shore. Established neighborhoods near the water, with some of Quincy’s larger single-family homes.
  • Quincy Center. Our home base: Red Line and commuter rail, new development and condos within walking distance of downtown.
  • Hospital Hill. The residential streets on the hill above Quincy Center, with older single-family homes a short walk from downtown and the train.
  • West Quincy. More space and value near the Blue Hills, the quarries and Route 3/I-93, popular with buyers who drive to work.
  • Quincy Point. On the Fore River side of the city, next to Weymouth, with single-family homes and two-families at some of Quincy’s more approachable prices.

Selling a two-family or multi-family in Quincy. Hillary started her career in leasing, and multi-family sales remain a specialty. We price income properties on their rents and their potential, and we market them to both owner-occupants and investors. See our multi-family page for more.

How we sell a Quincy home

  1. Price from neighborhood comparables. Recent sales on your street and in your neighborhood.
  2. Prepare and stage. Paint, light repairs and staging focused on what Quincy buyers notice first.
  3. Professional media. Photography, drone and video, plus a social media campaign that reaches buyers moving out of Boston.
  4. Launch to the Compass network. Agents with buyers in Boston and beyond see your home early.
  5. Run the offer process for you. We compare price, financing, contingencies and timing so you choose the strongest offer.

Quincy seller FAQ

What is my Quincy home worth?

The citywide median was about $670,000 in August 2026, but values vary widely by neighborhood. We’ll prepare a private valuation from recent sales near you.

How fast are Quincy homes selling?

The median was 21 days on market in August 2026, and nearly half of homes sold above asking.

How do you position luxury homes in Quincy?

We market a Quincy luxury home the way it would be marketed in Hingham or Boston. That starts with specialized photography, including a twilight photo shoot, and a professionally produced video of the home, run as a paid video ad campaign. A targeted digital ad campaign reaches the buyers most likely to pay a premium, especially people living in downtown Boston who are ready to move to the suburbs. High-end printed collateral presents the home at showings and open houses. Through Compass’s nationwide network, we put the home in front of agents and buyers in feeder markets such as New York City, Connecticut and Florida. Hillary also reaches out directly to agents who work in the luxury space before a home is listed and while it is on the market, and she stays in touch with them afterward, so the people representing qualified buyers hear about your home first.

Do you sell multi-families?

Yes. Two-families and multi-families are a specialty, from Wollaston two-families to larger income properties like 10, 26, 28 Crescent Street.

Do I need flood insurance information to sell a waterfront home?

If your home is in a FEMA flood zone, buyers will ask. Having an elevation certificate and a current insurance quote ready before you list makes the sale smoother.

Where is your office?

Our headquarters is at 1147 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169.


Thinking about selling your Quincy home?

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