Livability Score

86
/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
Carpenter Park
Park
Fiske Quad
Park
Ashuelot River Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Ashuelot Park
Park
Ashuelot Park
Park
Hickey-Desilets Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Joyce Athletic Field
Park
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
Wheelock Park
Park
Ladies Park
Park
Ladies Wildwood Park
Park
Shops (34) A+
The Beaver Street Market
Convenience Store
Elm St. Market
Convenience Store
She Rides
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
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Toy City
Toys
Park Avenue Deli & Market
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Keene.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
5 Central Square
Bus Stop
Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Library
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Keene is 112/100 - which is 5% lower than New Hampshire.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Keene crime rates are 2,312 per 100k, which is 103% higher than New Hampshire
Property Crime
2,140 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
172 crimes per 100k A
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employment C+

The median income in Keene is $57,393 - which is 16% lower than New Hampshire.
Med. Household Income
$57,393 D
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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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
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 $186,200 - which is 22% lower than New Hampshire
Home Price
$186,200 B
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.2x (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 86% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes B+
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Keene, NH Area Guide

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Keene Area Facts

  • Keene has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Keene crime rates are 103% higher than the New Hampshire average
  • Cost of living in Keene is 5% lower than the New Hampshire average

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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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      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
      Carpenter Park
      Fiske Quad
      Ashuelot River Park
      Fuller Park
      Ashuelot 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, 0.2% take public transportation in Keene.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      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 112/100 - which is 5% lower than New Hampshire.
      Keene
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      New Hampshire
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Keene? Keene crime rates are 2,312, which are 103% higher than New Hampshire
      Total Crime
      2,312 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Keene? The median income in Keene is $57,393 which is 16% lower than New Hampshire.
      Median household income
      $57,3934% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1798% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      50% 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 $186,200 - which is 22% lower than New Hampshire
      Median home value
      $186,2001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0187% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% 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 86% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      13 total surveys

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