Quincy MA Moving Companies

Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy is an urban city in Massachusetts that forms a part of the Boston Metropolitan Area. Those moving to Quincy will discover that it is bordered in the north by the Neponset River and Boston, in the west by Milton, in the south by Braintree and Randolph and in the east by the Fore River, Weymouth and Hull. The city lies on Massachusetts Bay and its territory includes Moon Island, Hangman Island, Nut Island and Raccoon Island. The Blue Hills Reservation, a state park to the south of the city, is an uninhabited area of 2,485 acres used for recreational purposes and conservation of the flora and fauna of the area.

According to statistics released in 2010, the population of Quincy was 92,271 residents, 5.426 of whom live per square mile. This makes Quincy an area of average population density. The city has a total land area of 16.8 square miles and a water area of 10.1 square miles.

Quincy has excellent road connections. Logan International Airport and Fall River Municipal Airport provide international air links, while New Bedford Regional Airport, T. F. Green Airport and Provincetown Municipal Airport provide regional connections. Quincy Medical Center, Milton Medical Center, Carney Hospital and Healthsouth Braintree Rehab Hospital serve the city’s medical needs.

Economy:
The economy of Quincy in the 20th Century was dominated by shipbuilding and the Squantum Victory Yard and the Fore River Shipyard were the dominant employers. The recent past has seen a change and the health care system, financial services and insurance companies are now the largest providers of jobs in the city. With all of these amazing opportunities, it's no wonder why Quincy moving companies are so busy.

History:
The history of Quincy revolves around the Adams Family, principally John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States and John Quincy Adams, his son, who was the 6th President of the United States.

Tourism:
Quincy is a city for lovers of American history. The 13 acre Adams National Historical Park is the most important site, as it is dedicated to this most important of American families. The family homestead, their farm house (birthplace of both Presidents), the United First Parish Church, the Adams Crypt and the Visitors Center should all be explored.
When it is time to relax, soak up the sun on one of the many beautiful white sand beaches, take a walk along the boardwalk at Marina Bay to view the magnificent sunsets and then head to any of the restaurants specializing in food from all corners of the globe.

Colleges and Universities:

• Eastern Nazarene College
• Quincy College

Interesting Facts:

• Quincy is also known as the Birthplace of America, the City of Legends, Q Town and the City of Presidents.