Life in Keene research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Keene over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Keene:
The population in Keene is 22,969.
The median home value in Keene is $193,400.
The median income in Keene is $63,490.
The cost of living in Keene is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Keene is $1,085.
The unemployment rate in Keene is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Keene is 11.6%.
Crime in Keene summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Keene. Key points include:
There were 538 total crimes in Keene in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 2,311.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 171.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Keene is 2,140.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Keene is -0.53% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Keene / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 538 | 2,311.9 | 1,245.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 40 | 171.9 | 146.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 11 | 47.3 | 20.5 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 10 | 43.0 | 85.3 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 498 | 2,140.0 | 1,098.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 26 | 111.7 | 103.3 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 452 | 1,942.3 | 919.1 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 20 | 85.9 | 76.4 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Keene summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Keene. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Keene is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Keene is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Keene is $193,400.
The median income in Keene is $63,490.
Living Expense | Keene | New Hampshire | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
Services | 121 | 123 | 100 | |
Groceries | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
Health | 119 | 124 | 100 | |
Housing | 102 | 108 | 100 | |
Transportation | 100 | 110 | 100 | |
Utilities | 128 | 122 | 100 |
Plenty of schools for education, parks, bike paths. Events live music in summer
Panhandlers, no public restroom. Broken sidewalks and curbs. Potholes galore.
The current population in Keene is 22,969. The population has decreased -2.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 22,969 | -0.8% |
2020 | 23,165 | -0.2% |
2019 | 23,204 | -1.4% |
2018 | 23,537 | 0.6% |
2017 | 23,403 | 0.5% |
2016 | 23,281 | -0.7% |
2015 | 23,444 | 0.2% |
2014 | 23,389 | -0.4% |
2013 | 23,476 | -0.3% |
2012 | 23,547 | - |
91.5% White with 21,016 White residents.
1.1% African American with 244 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 123 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 67 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 692 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 793 Hispanic residents.
Race | Keene | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 91.5% | 88.9% | 59.4% |
African American | 1.1% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.1% | 18.4% |
Keene is 50.4% female with 11,569 female residents.
Keene is 49.6% male with 11,399 male residents.
Gender | Keene | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Keene completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Keene completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Keene completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Keene completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Keene completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Keene completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Keene completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Keene completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Keene completed doctorate degree.
Education | Keene | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 19.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in Keene earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Keene earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Keene earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Keene earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Keene earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Keene earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Keene earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Keene earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Keene earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.1% of households in Keene earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Keene | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 15.9% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 5.1% | 11.0% | 9.5% |