Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Luca's Mediterranean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kristin's Bistro & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Perrish Shoes Sign (Jumanji)
Attraction
MOCO Arts
Theatre Arts
Colony House Museum
Museum
Horatio Colony Museum
Museum
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
Museum
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
Museum
Redfern Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Keene Cinema
Cinema
2 Putt Raceway
Theme Park
Food and Drink (19) A-
The Pour House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Life is Sweet
Sweets
Brewtopia
Alcohol
Kilkenny Pub
Bar
The Farm Concessions
Fast Food
Dunkin Donuts
Fast Food
Elm City Brewing
Bar
Jenna's
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet
Alcohol
New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (4) C-
Keene Public Library Anex
Community Centre
Keene Parks And Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
YMCA
Gym
Groceries (4) F
The Monadnock Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (41) A+
Central Square
Park
Priest Park
Park
Keene Unitarian Universalist Church
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Carpenter Park
Park
Fiske Quad
Park
Ashuelot River Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Ashuelot Park
Park
Ashuelot Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hickey-Desilets Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Joyce Athletic Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Keene City Park
Park
Ashuelot River Park
Park
Childrens Wood
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
Robin Hood Park
Park
Ells-Harrison Park
Park
Keene State College Soccer Field
Park
Robin Hood Forest
Park
Beech Hill Preserve
Park
Beech Hill Preserve
Park
Shops (34) A+
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
The Beaver Street Market
Convenience Store
Elm St. Market
Convenience Store
She Rides
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Bicycle
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Maurices
Clothing
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Dilly's For Kids
Clothing
Salon Centric
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Electronics
Walmart
Department Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Dr Dexter's Vision Center
Optician
Sandri
Convenience Store
Norms Ski and Bike
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Keene.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
5 Central Square
Bus Stop
Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Library
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Keene is 108/100 - which is 6% lower than New Hampshire.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Keene crime rates are 1,839 per 100k, which is 48% higher than New Hampshire
Property Crime
1,715 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
124 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Keene is $53,499 - which is 22% lower than New Hampshire.
Med. Household Income
$53,499 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
SWNHD Fire Mutual Aid
Fire Station
Keene Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Urgent Care MD
Clinic
Keene Police Station
Police
Cheshire Medical Center
Hospital
Marlborough Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Keene home prices are $183,300 - which is 24% lower than New Hampshire
Home Price
$183,300 B
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools B

The Keene graduation rate is 89% - which is 1% higher than New Hampshire
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (10) C-
St Joseph Regional School
Wheelock Elementary School
Monadnock Waldorf School
Moundrock Waldolf School
Franklin Elementary School
Fuller Elementary School
Symonds Elementary School
Keene Middle School
Cedarcrest School
Trinity Christian School
Marlborough Elementary School
High Schools (5) A+
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Monadnock Waldorf School
Moundrock Waldolf School
Keene High School
Cedarcrest School
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ratings A+

Keene has an overall rating of 85% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B+
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Keene, NH: A Sleepy New England City 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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Keene Awards

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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
Unknown Name
Carpenter Park
Fiske Quad
Ashuelot River Park
Fuller 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, 0.1% take public transportation in Keene.
Drive to Work
74%

2% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
5%

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 108/100 - which is 6% lower than New Hampshire.
Keene
108

8% more expensive than average

New Hampshire
115

15% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

A- Crime

What is the crime rate in Keene? Keene crime rates are 1,839, which are 48% higher than New Hampshire
Total Crime
1,839 per 100k people

22% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 55

22% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-20%

Year over year crime is down

C+ Employment

What is the median income in Keene? The median income in Keene is $53,499 which is 22% lower than New Hampshire.
Median household income
$53,4993% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$29,810equal to the US average
Unemployment rate
3%

27% 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 $183,300 - which is 24% lower than New Hampshire
Median home value
$183,3001% lower than the US average
Median rent price
$9813% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
52%

18% 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 85% from 13 reviews.
Overall user rating
85%

13 total ratings

User reviews rating
90%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
75%

12 total surveys

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