Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Quincy, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Quincy, MA it is approximately $513,300 — a difference of $113,000.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Quincy, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Quincy, MA has a Walk Score of 71/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Quincy, MA?

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Quincy, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Quincy, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Quincy, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$400K ✓ Lower price	$513K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K	$86K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	71/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	40/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	19 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	Young professionalsPublic transit usersFamilies with kids

Haverhill, MA vs Quincy, MA

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