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By Jenna Caldwell, The Boston Report. Updated Oct. 27, 2026.
Quincy, directly south of Boston, is known as the “City of Presidents” as the birthplace of John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Their homes are preserved at Adams National Historical Park, run by the National Park Service. The 2020 Census counted 101,636 residents, making Quincy the largest city on the South Shore.
Quincy has a mayor and a nine-member City Council. Four Red Line stations connect it to downtown Boston. This page brings together our Quincy coverage, including policing, development and City Council decisions, with the official resources residents use most.
- Population (2020 Census): 101,636
- Getting there: The MBTA Red Line’s Braintree branch stops at North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center and Quincy Adams. Quincy Center is also a commuter rail stop and a bus hub.
Latest Quincy news
- Quincy Pauses City Broadband, Approves Solar on Garages Oct 27, 2026
- Quincy Police Switch Off 50 Flock Cameras, Move to City-Owned Plate Reader System Oct 26, 2026
Official Quincy resources
- City of Quincy (official website)
- Quincy City Council
- Quincy Public Schools
- Adams National Historical Park (NPS)
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- MBTA guide
- All Local Towns pages
Quincy FAQ
Why is Quincy called the City of Presidents?
Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams were born in what is now Quincy. Their homes are part of Adams National Historical Park.
What T stops are in Quincy?
North Quincy, Wollaston, Quincy Center and Quincy Adams, all on the Red Line’s Braintree branch.
How many people live in Quincy?
The 2020 U.S. Census counted 101,636 residents.
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