Quincy Township is a rural community about 10 miles from Waynesboro
Quincy Township offers residents a slow pace of life nestled among the Franklin County hills. “It’s all very rural with a lot of farms,” says resident Joshua Mummert, Realtor and Iron Valley Real Estate owner. In exchange for its rural atmosphere, Quincy has limited shops and restaurants. Mummert says that locals travel to neighboring cities for most shopping and dining. Waynesboro is only about 10 miles away, and it’s a 20-mile drive to Chambersburg. Quincy receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Recreation includes Heritage Park and Mont Alto parks
Heritage Park is at the center of Quincy, with amenities like walking paths, volleyball and basketball courts, a playground and a shaded pavilion. It hosts the Annual Heritage Park Car & Truck Show every September, which usually has over 50 vintage vehicles. There are food vendors, door prizes and a D.J. While Small Mountain Golf Course is open to the public, members get discounted rates on the nine-hole course. Mummert says that many residents also visit the parks in Mont Alto. Little League plays at the baseball field at the borough’s recreation area, which also has tennis courts and two playgrounds. Mont Alto State Park is the oldest active state park in Pennsylvania. It spans 24 acres, which includes hiking trails and the West Branch of Antietam Creek, where people can go fishing. During the winter, park visitors can ski or snowmobile.
Quincy has a consistent market and 55-plus living community
Rolling hills dotted with pine and oak trees fill Quincy. The oldest homes include cottages and Colonial Revivals from the early 1900s and mid-20th-century ranch-style houses. There are some New Traditional properties built after 2000. The housing market stays consistent. “We’re still moving a fair number of homes, but we have a three-month supply,” Mummert says. Depending on size and condition, older houses range from $170,000 to $500,000. Newer ones cost $550,000 to $750,000. There are some manufactured homes, which typically cost $140,000 to $250,000. According to First Street, Quincy has a major risk from flooding.
Quincy Village is a 55-plus community managed by Presbyterian Senior Living. It offers independent lifestyle options and fully staffed nursing homes. Cottages and apartments start at about $115,000.
Students attend Waynesboro Area Schools
The Waynesboro Area School District serves Quincy. Mowrey Elementary and Waynesboro Area Middle School receive a C-plus from Niche. At Waynesboro Area Senior High, which earns a B-minus, dual enrollment courses are available through Hagerstown Community College and the University of Pittsburgh.
Penn State Mont Alto has been a key member of the Quincy community since it was founded as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy in 1903. Mummert is one of many residents who attended the school with programs like forestry and nursing. However, Penn State announced that the campus is closing after the 2026-2027 school year, along with six other branches. The closing will impact educational and job opportunities in the area. “There’s going to be a huge hole there,” Mummert says.
State Route 997 connects Quincy to Waynesboro
Quincy residents rely on cars. State Route 997 offers a direct route to Waynesboro. The closest airport is Hagerstown Regional Airport, which is about 20 miles away and has nonstop flights to Orlando and St. Petersburg, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. However, Mummert says locals often travel 65 miles to Harrisburg International Airport or 75 miles to Washington, DC and Baltimore. “Me personally, I fly out of BWI, Reagan and Dulles,” he says. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital is about 17 miles away, but there is an urgent care in Waynesboro.
Local restaurants include Arturo’s and The Parlor House
Besides Dollar General and a convenience store, Quincy has a handful of local eateries like Arturo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. “We go to the Arturo’s in Quincy if we’re getting pizza, cheesesteak or something quick,” Mummert says. Mateo’s Family Restaurant serves Mexican and American dishes like empanadas and burgers. There are more options for shopping and dining in the surrounding cities. “Chambersburg has all of your chain restaurants,” Mummert says. Waynesboro has more independently owned restaurants like The Parlor House, which is known for its subs, sandwiches and salads, and shopping. Grocery options include Aldi, Save A Lot and Walmart.
