Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
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Quincy, Massachusetts - The City of Presidents, the Birthplace of John Adams, John Hancock, and Where You Can Find Wollaston Beach
Quincy, Massachusetts is located right outside of the city of Boston, being settled by
Europeans in 1621. At first, Quincy was part of the city of Braintree, Massachusetts, but separated into its own town in 1792. Quincy is the home of the famous former President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, along with John Quincy (whom the city is named after), Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams, whom the town is also named after.
Quincy is known for its popular summer retreat, Wollaston Beach. Various schools and institutions are located in Quincy like Monterossi School. Transportation to Quincy from the South Shore and from Boston is easy via the T commuter rail/subway system.
Europeans in 1621. At first, Quincy was part of the city of Braintree, Massachusetts, but separated into its own town in 1792. Quincy is the home of the famous former President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, along with John Quincy (whom the city is named after), Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams, whom the town is also named after.
Quincy is known for its popular summer retreat, Wollaston Beach. Various schools and institutions are located in Quincy like Monterossi School. Transportation to Quincy from the South Shore and from Boston is easy via the T commuter rail/subway system.
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Quincy is named after both John Quincy and John Quincy Adams (6th President of the United States of America).
Quincy, MA Stats
Population, household income and more about Quincy
The details on 02169 Quincy MA:
The population of 02169 is 52,463.
That's #465 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
83% of the population is white, which is 9 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 02169 is $45,056, which is $15,358 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $180,400. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 129% from the typical value.
Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 37.3.
Stats about: Quincy, MA
Population: 52,463Number of Households: 24,587
Average House Value: $180,400
Average Income per Household: $45,056
Elevation: 120 ft
Population Breakdown:
Where to Stay in Quincy, Massachusetts
The best recommended hotels in Quincy, MA
Quincy is a great place to stay if you're on your way in and out of Boston, or need a place between Cape Cod and Boston to stay. It's close to the South Shore, and only minutes from Boston, with easy train service available. Quincy is also a popular spot to stay for business travelers for its extensive business parks in the city. Here are some recommended places to stay in Quincy, with the best reviews from people who have stayed there:
Marriott Quincy
The Marriott in Quincy is located conveniently next to Route 3 and Route 93. It is just minutes from Braintree's South Shore Plaza, dozens of restaurants, and the downtown area of Boston is only 15 minutes away via car or train. The Quincy Adams train station is a 2 minute drive from the hotel. The hotel itself has great views of the city of Boston, perched high on top of a hill overlooking much of the town of Quincy and Boston to the north.
Click here to book a discounted stay at Marriott Quincy.
You're probably wondering where the rest of the recommended places to stay in Quincy are, and guess what? This is the only that I can recommend because this is the only one I have stayed at. The place looks brand new, and has pretty good reviews online with 4/5 stars on Trip Advisor. Clean rooms, along with a pool, fitness room, and pub downstairs (the Irish Kilroy's pub) make it a pretty convenient place to stay outside the city. There's also shuttle service available to and from Logan International Airport.
Marriott Quincy
The Marriott in Quincy is located conveniently next to Route 3 and Route 93. It is just minutes from Braintree's South Shore Plaza, dozens of restaurants, and the downtown area of Boston is only 15 minutes away via car or train. The Quincy Adams train station is a 2 minute drive from the hotel. The hotel itself has great views of the city of Boston, perched high on top of a hill overlooking much of the town of Quincy and Boston to the north.
Click here to book a discounted stay at Marriott Quincy.
You're probably wondering where the rest of the recommended places to stay in Quincy are, and guess what? This is the only that I can recommend because this is the only one I have stayed at. The place looks brand new, and has pretty good reviews online with 4/5 stars on Trip Advisor. Clean rooms, along with a pool, fitness room, and pub downstairs (the Irish Kilroy's pub) make it a pretty convenient place to stay outside the city. There's also shuttle service available to and from Logan International Airport.
Weather in Quincy, MA
The current weather in Quincy, Massachusetts
Current weather conditions in Quincy, MA (02169)
Local Pollen Reports
63°F (Feels like 63°F)
Last update: 5/23/12 9:54 PM EDT
Humidity: 87%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 59°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.03in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 5mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Thursday
May 24
N/A
High: 75°F
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Friday
May 25
Mostly Sunny
High: 73°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Saturday
May 26
Partly Cloudy
High: 82°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
More to do in Quincy, MA
Things to do in Quincy, Massachusetts
Yelp offers reviews of activities, restaurants, shops and more. Here are some results of what Yelp users have had to say about things to do in Quincy:
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02169
- Real Life Yoga (Quincy)
- "I have done yoga on and off for many years, but have been in an "off" period for awhile. I decided that my body and mind really needed to get back to it...." more
- Healing Tree Yoga (Quincy)
- "First off, it is great to have real yoga classes in Quincy. I have been living in the area for over 10 years and am happy to support local businesses. Also,..." more
- Adams National Historical Park (Quincy)
- "Even in the winter-time, a stroll through Peacefield is a lovely way to spend some time in the Quincy area. You can't walk into the house, but you can..." more
- BodyFit (Quincy)
- "I hesitate to write because I don't want to get crowded off the dance floor but Bodyfit and Jackie have filled the hole for me too for a high-energy, don't..." more
- Granite Links Golf Club (Quincy)
- "A wedding, a shower, a fundraiser, my Poppy's 85th & mother's 61st birthdays and many other family dinners= The plethora of visits I've made to Granite..." more
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Images of America - Quincy Massachusetts Book
A historical look into Quincy: A Past Carved in Stone
Quincy, Ma: A Past Carved In Stone (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))
Amazon Price: $18.36 (as of 05/23/2012)
Take a historical look into the history of Quincy, MA in this guide offered from Images of America.
Wollaston Beach T-Shirt
Irish themed Wollaston Beach shirt
Wollaston Beach Massachusetts T-Shirt by southshoretees
This t-shirt features a ringer style, with a vintage, distressed four leaf clover with the text "Wollaston Beach" above. Great for anyone that has visited Wollaston Beach, is a Quincy resident, or used to live in Quincy! Available in a number of other styles for men, women, kids and babies. Use the options by clicking through and changing the shirt style. Makes a great gift!
Quincy Massachusetts T-Shirt
Latest news about Quincy, MA
News results from Quincy, Massachusetts
Updated every 30 minutes with the latest news about Quincy, here's the latest on the news feed:
- KIYATEC Announces Initial Close on Series A Funding Round
- The financing was led by institutional investor Nexus Medical and Technology Capital (Greenville, SC and Quincy, MA) and Greenville, SC based Upstate Carolina Angel Network, and included additional private investors. Contingent with this close, ...
- Quincy, MA Chiropractor Makes First-time Visits Easy And Convenient
- Dr. David Smith, chiropractor in Quincy, expedites new patients' first visits with downloadable online patient forms. QUINCY, MA, May 20, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In order to provide superior chiropractic care for his patients, Dr. David Smith, ...
- ScholarshipPoints to Award a $10000 Scholarship on June 15th
- Quincy, MA (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 ScholarshipPoints.com (www.scholarshippoints.com), an Edvisors online education company, recently announced that it will award its second $10000 scholarship drawing of 2012 to one lucky member on June 15th.
- Massage Envy Spa In Quincy to Offer Personal Wellness Plans
- Quincy, MA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 Massage Envy Spa Quincy is excited to announce their Personal Wellness Plan membership packages. The day spa in Milton, Quincy, MA is now offering nationwide memberships for the low price of only $59 a month.
South Shore Towns (Near Quincy)
Other towns on the South Shore of Massachusetts
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Quincy MA Links
More information about Quincy, Massachusetts
Find more information about Quincy, MA here:
- Introduction Photo of Quincy Massachusetts
- A view of Quincy Center. Find the original at the above link, along with publishing details.
- City of Quincy
- Quincyma.gov, the official website of Quincy, MA.
- Adams National Historical Park
- Adams National Historical Park tells the story of four generations of the Adams family (from 1720 to 1927). The park has two main sites: the Birthplaces of 2nd U.S. President John Adams and 6th U.S. President John Quincy Adams, and Peacefield including the "Old House," home to four generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library which contains more than 14,000 historic volumes.
About Quincy, MA: A Tourism Video
See some of the sights in Quincy on this video
A brief tourism video pointing out Quincy's most recognizable attractions and historical sites.
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Reliable Home Remodeling and Building in Quincy
Where to find a reliable builder and home remodeler in Quincy, MA
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Amazon Price: $14.76 (as of 05/23/2012)
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