Keene, NH Area Guide

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Keene Area Facts

  • Keene has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Keene crime rates are 158% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Keene is 5% lower than the New Hampshire average
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Keene, NH: A Sleepy New England City User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Keene is a great little spot in southern New Hampshire. I love living here, especially during the winter. If you enjoy winter sports and especially skiing, you'll like it too. There are a bunch of great skiing areas within driving distance of Keene. That being said, it is also a ...Read More small city with limited opportunities as far as work and school go, but I don't see that as a negative.

If you're looking for something to do without leaving Keene, check out Robin Hood Park. It's a pretty big park and I think it's the best area in Keene. The city is a great choice for people that are looking to settle down and don't really want a very busy lifestyle. There are enough stores and restaurants in Keene to keep you from having to drive far, such as the West Street Shopping Center on the west end of town. It's a beautiful, comfortable New England Town for sure. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Keene? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Square
      Priest Park
      Keene Unitarian Universalist Church
      Carpenter Park
      Fiske Quad
      Ashuelot River Park
      Fuller Park
      Ashuelot Park

      Entertainment

      Perrish Shoes Sign (Jumanji)
      MOCO Arts
      Colony House Museum
      Horatio Colony Museum
      Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
      Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
      Redfern Arts Center
      Keene Cinema

      Food & Drink

      The Pour House
      Subway
      Life is Sweet
      Brewtopia
      Kilkenny Pub
      The Farm Concessions
      Dunkin Donuts
      Elm City Brewing

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Keene? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Keene.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Keene? The cost of living in Keene is 112/100 - which is 5% lower than New Hampshire.
      Keene
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      New Hampshire
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Keene? Keene crime rates are 2,571, which are 158% higher than New Hampshire
      Total Crime
      2,571 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Keene? The median income in Keene is $57,393 which is 16% lower than New Hampshire.
      Median household income
      $57,3934% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1798% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Keene a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cheshire Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Keene home prices? Keene home prices are $186,200 - which is 22% lower than New Hampshire
      Median home value
      $186,2001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0187% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Keene have good schools? The Keene graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than New Hampshire
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Keene a good place to live? Keene has an overall rating of 86% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      13 total surveys

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