Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Newton, MA is approximately $971,700 and in Quincy, MA it is approximately $513,300 — a difference of $458,400.

Question 2

Is Newton, MA or Quincy, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Quincy, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Newton, MA or Quincy, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA is more walkable. Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100 and Quincy, MA has a Walk Score of 71/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Newton, MA has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Quincy, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Newton, MA	Quincy, MA
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$972K	$513K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$134K ✓ Higher income	$86K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	32/100	71/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	44/100	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	36/100	40/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	15 min ✓ Shorter commute	19 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	7.5/10
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals	Young professionalsPublic transit usersFamilies with kids

Newton, MA vs Quincy, MA

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