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What BestPlaces Users Say about Quincy
Quincy, Illinois is a small city located in the western part of the state, along the Mississippi River. It has a population of approximately 40,000 and is known for its historic architecture and strong community spirit. With this context in mind, let's take a look at what residents have to say about living in Quincy.
According to user reviews on bestplaces.net, Quincy seems to be a popular choice for families and retirees. One reviewer, Mary, says, "I've lived in Quincy my whole life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It's a great place to raise a family with good schools and plenty of outdoor activities." Similarly, another user named Bill praises the city's sense of community, stating, "The people here are friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand."
However, not all reviews are positive. Some users have mentioned concerns about the job market and cost of living in Quincy. As Amanda puts it, "Finding a job here can be tough and the cost of living is higher than in some neighboring towns. It's definitely something to consider before moving here." Another reviewer, John, also mentions the lack of diversity in the city, saying, "I've noticed that Quincy is not very diverse, which can make it feel like a closed-minded community at times."
Despite these concerns, many reviewers still recommend living in Quincy for its charming atmosphere and quality of life. As Emily states, "I moved to Quincy for college and ended up staying because I fell in love with the city. The downtown area is so quaint and there are always fun events happening." Overall, it seems that Quincy offers a small-town feel with access to big-city amenities, making it a desirable place to call home for many.
based on 21 ReviewsGet to know Quincy with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Quincy
Nice Place to Live - 6/4/2009
I think Quincy is a nice place to live. I grew up there, left for 10 years and came back. There are a lot of parks and recreational family activities. There is also some beautiful architecture, and the shopping and dining are pretty good, too. It is an easy drive to Springfield, St. Louis, Chicago and Indianapolis. We also have Amtrak service twice a day direct to
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Family-oriented city - 1/26/2009
I grew up in Quincy, and I never thought I would move back there. However, now that I have children I realize what a great community it is. It is very family-oriented, there are a lot of parks and trees, and the river front provides fun opportunities as well. Lots of good local restaurants,
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The Ugly Truth About Quincy -- Part II - 4/13/2008
Quincy and surrounding towns are very polluted. Sidewalks littered with lit cigarettes, as well as careless people who smoke in areas where there are children, are the norm here. Trash (soda cans, candy wrappers, etc.) seems to be everywhere. Pollution in Quincy may not be at the same level as Washington DC or Los Angeles, but it is worse than most big cities I've been to (Seattle, Denver, Dallas, etc.) Quincy seems to have a lot of smokers, so maybe that's why the air has a very unclean feel to it in my opinion. The water in Quincy also tastes terrible.
Let's not get started on the downtown area. Quincy claims to be full of historic charm, but nothing could be further from the truth. The historic buildings are concentrated in a small area south of downtown, and those buildings do look nice, but that's about it. Since Quincy was an industrial town until the mid-1970s, closed-down factories are a common sight in and near downtown. Other buildings in the downtown area are
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The Ugly Truth About Quincy -- Part I - 4/12/2008
I request that a moderator please delete my first two reviews for Quincy and all replies to them. This review is intended to replace my first two.
Quincy's city government makes it look like a wonderful place to live and raise a family. They claim that it has a low crime rate, an easy lifestyle, good schools, and nice architecture. Unfortunately, Quincy is absolutely nothing like what the city government describes. So if you're planning on relocating to Quincy from crime-ridden Chicago or St. Louis, expecting Quincy to solve all of your problems, this review will make you think twice. And there are so many things wrong with Quincy that I had to divide the review into two parts!
Low crime? BIG LIE. According to 2006 statistics (the most recent available as of this writing) from the Illinois State Police, Quincy has a violent crime rate that exceeds the national average by more than 60%. In crime statistics, a "violent crime" is defined as non-negligent murder,
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Quincy - Pros/Cons - 2/9/2008
Pros:
1. Low cost of living and housing
2. Affordable place to live
3. The Bayview Bridge is really nice
Cons:
1. High crime rate
2. Sidewalks are very polluted
3. Nothing to do
4. Poor school system
5. Drug problems
6. It's too small to have any "parts" of town, so crime is a city-wide
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re:Another horrible place to live. - 10/31/2007
So you are from Barry Illinois and you think Quincy is bad? Apparently you have never been to a big city or maybe Quincy is the largest city you have visited in order to express your slanted views. Ever been to Chicago or St. Louis. Maybe you should visit Detroit or even Kansas City before you make such stupid remarks. I am not sure what rock you pulled your crime statastics from under but they are all wrong. In fact they are just the opposite. The Quality of live in Quincy is good. Yes, not perfect but much better than most cities. So if you don't like the quality of life in or around the Quincy are I suggest you move to Iraq. Then let's hear what you have to
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Another note about crime and pollution... - 10/21/2007
I'll probably win a lot of enemies with my SperlingView of Quincy, but I stand by what I said. Sure, the pollution in Quincy may not be as bad as in Washington DC or Los Angeles, but I've been to many cities in the United States -- these include Seattle, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and many smaller cities -- and Quincy is the most polluted of all those cities. I mean, at least in those places, people don't lay their lit cigarettes on the sidewalk or smoke carelessly near children.
People are always complaining about how dangerous Hannibal, Missouri (the city across the river about 15 miles south of Quincy) is and how safe Quincy is. Again, people are grossly misinformed when they think that. Hannibal has a violent crime index of about 450; Quincy's is 850. And those are based on crimes committed per 100,000 residents, so don't say that Quincy's larger population is distorting the crime statistics. By contrast, the violent crime indexes in New York City and L.A. are both about
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Another horrible place to live. - 10/20/2007
Quincy and the surrounding area is one of the most boring, polluted, crime-ridden, and overall worst places you'll ever live.
All of the comments posted mentioned that Quincy has "low crime". This is absolutely not true. If you look at the crime statistics for the city, you'll notice that about 850 (I couldn't remember the exact number) violent crimes were committed per every 100,000 residents, where an 800 is considered high. Yes, I know it's a larger city, but I said "per 100,000 residents". In crime statistics, a violent crime is defined as murder, forcible rape, robbery, or aggravated assault. Except for murder, all of those crimes are very common in Quincy, especially aggravated assault. You should also take a look at the Illinois Sex Offender Registry -- you'll be surprised at how many sex offenders live in Quincy. It's definitely not a safe place to raise children.
Quincy and surrounding towns are also very polluted. It's not uncommon to see a sidewalk
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Good points and bad points - 5/21/2007
As someone who grew up in Quincy, IL, all I could think about was getting out. It's a small town without a lot to offer for teenagers. However, as I get older, I can appreciate it more. There is a lot of history in this town, beautiful architecture, lower crime rate, low cost of living, low average home price, beautiful parks, right along the river, etc. Beware of extreme Midwest temperatures in summer and winter, and if you have teenagers, prepare to hear about how bored they are :) But if you enjoy small town things like Arts in the Park, a Dogwood Parade celebrating the blooming dogwood trees, or Octoberfest in South Park, Quincy would be a good place for
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A good place to live. - 1/7/2007
I have lived here for over 25 years, low cost of living, no bad traffic problems, good business climate, low crime, climate is cold in winter, but bearable, summers are hot, but you do get breaks from the heat. An old time feeling that first attracted me away from Chicago area. Population is increasing, people coming in slowly though (like the drivers) lots of retirees. Pretty boring night life, limited selection of restaurants. Seems like Quincy has what a lot of people are looking for that have been subjected to the rat race of larger cities. If this is what you are looking for, then this is your
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