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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Quincy, MA

Population: 100,981 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
43/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$4.8B
Per Capita
$47,287
Total Revenue
$8.5B
Total Debt
$165.4M

Spending Breakdown

Education
45.5%$2.2B
Other
31.0%$1.5B
Housing & Community Development
7.8%$374.0M
Utilities
5.7%$271.6M
Hospitals
2.3%$108.6M
Public Welfare
1.6%$78.6M
Highways & Roads
1.6%$78.1M
Parks & Recreation
1.4%$66.7M
Sewerage
1.2%$59.2M
Fire Protection
1.0%$46.8M
Health
0.8%$37.8M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Sales Tax
0.1%$10.1M
Intergovernmental
17.8%$1.5B
Charges & Fees
2.8%$236.3M
Other
3.9%$334.2M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$464/person
Highways & Roads$774/person
Parks & Recreation$661/person
Education$21,538/person
Health$374/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)52/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)0/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)100/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$165.4M
Long-Term Debt$28.3M
Debt Per Capita$1,638
Cash & Securities$6.3M

Compare Cities

See how Quincy stacks up against another city.

vs Boston, MAvs Worcester, MAvs Springfield, MA
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Pop. 666K

C
Total Spending
$48.1B
Per Capita
$72,299

Worcester, MA

Pop. 204K

C
Total Spending
$8.6B
Per Capita
$42,049

Springfield, MA

Pop. 155K

D
Total Spending
$10.2B
Per Capita
$65,626

Cambridge, MA

Pop. 118K

C
Total Spending
$15.4B
Per Capita
$130,737

Compare Quincy With

Boston, MA

Spending: $72,299/person · Grade: C

Worcester, MA

Spending: $42,049/person · Grade: C

Springfield, MA

Spending: $65,626/person · Grade: D

Cambridge, MA

Spending: $130,737/person · Grade: C

Frequently Asked Questions

Quincy, MA spends $47,287 per resident, based on total expenditures of $4.8B for a population of 100,981. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (43/100).

Quincy, MA has total expenditures of $4.8B and total revenue of $8.5B. The city carries $165.4M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Quincy, MA employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Quincy, MA has a Fiscal Health Score of D (43/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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