Keene, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
22,923 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,183 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$967 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,178 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheshire County
2
Keene Urban Area
2
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheshire County
3
Keene Urban Area
3
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 21
Feb 2 16 23
Mar 4 14 32
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 16 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NH State Senate District 10, NH State House District Cheshire 02, NH
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Schools

Keene Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Keene Beauty Academy
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Keene State College
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Landmark College
10 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cheshire Medical Center
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Monadnock Community Hospital
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Worcester Regional Airport
52 miles, S • 1 star
Bradley International Airport
73 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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