In most cases, it costs more to live in the region's biggest city than in the smaller towns or rural areas around it. The town's northeast quadrant is currently the most popular area. Airport and industrial areas dominate the southwest side, so not much residential property has been developed in that section. Zero lot line homes of about 1,500 to 1,600 square feet with garage appeal to those seeking low maintenance. Larger homes or homes in highly desirable locations will cost more, of course.
New houses are rather rare, but that is changing.
Magnolia Village, in a subdivision called The Farms of Quincy, is located three miles north of town. The village is expected to appeal to singles and retirees. Homes are individual and will range in size from slightly under 1,500 square feet to 1,920 square feet. Like its Big Bend and Panhandle counterparts, the city enjoys its plentiful average annual rain of 65 inches, but is prepared for the occasional frosts and freezes that occur during North Florida winters. On rare occasions the capital city receives a light dusting of snow.