Keene, New Hampshire

Small New Hampshire city with local appeal

Northeast Keene, NH Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Keene is a New Hampshire city with a population of approximately 22,917, part of the Keene, NH metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $358,023. Median household income is $69,381.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,917 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $358,023 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $69,381 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.4 minutes
  • Part of the Keene, NH metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,917

Source: Census ACS

$358,023

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$69,381

Source: Census ACS

16.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

45

Source: Walk Score

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cheshire County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 24,579
Republican 20,142
Leans D+9.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 57.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 83.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 45/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.4

Location

Keene, NH (42.9431, -72.2895)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.