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Last Modified: February 13, 2026

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Quincy Hill Neighborhood Guide

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Where Hills Have Lungs & Porches Reign

🧭Generally defined as the area: Situated between Quincy Street and Shattuck Street, near Julia-Ann Square Historic District, where the porches overlook downtown

📌Quincy Hill is best known for: The city park located where Quincy Hill's water towers once stood (and unfortunately burst, causing a flood)

👕You'll fit in if: You wave at neighbors and actually know their names

👍Move here for: The kind of quiet where kids still ride bikes and play together in the neighborhood

👎The downside to Quincy Hill is: Walking uphill in the summertime

✨The general vibe is: Front porch lemonade and Sunday mowing

Neighborhood Tags:
QuietSuburban calmSafeFamily orientedStarter-home familiesGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Quincy Hill

Quincy Hill strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyPeaceful & QuietGreen SpaceOutdoor Recreation

Quincy Hill tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Quincy Hill Neighborhood DNA

Families who want elevation and history

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Some of the Quincy Hill hotspots include: Washington Elementary School, Quincy Street Market, Quincy Hill Overlook, Historic Quincy Homes, and Quincy Park.
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Moving to Quincy Hill - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Parkersburg or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Parkersburg guide for the big-picture view — or compare Quincy Hill against other parts of the city in our Parkersburg neighborhood guide.