At a Glance
Median Income
$78,183
$39,551 per capita
Home Value
$232,500
Zillow: $358,686
Median Rent
$1,275/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
2,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.2% smoking rate
How Keene Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keene a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keene residents earn a median household income of $78,183 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,551. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,280 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keene is $232,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,686. Median rent is $1,275/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Keene reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,190/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Keene hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keene has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,923
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,183
Per Capita$39,551
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$5,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,500
Rent$1,275
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$358,686
Housing Units10,313
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property2,190/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation484 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Keene was founded in 1736.
The median home in Keene was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.