Keene, New Hampshire

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  1. Overview - Life In Keene
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Keene
  3. Crime In Keene
  4. Cost of Living In Keene
  5. Gender In Keene
  6. Household Income For Keene
  7. Education In Keene
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Keene
About Keene, New Hampshire
Is Keene, New Hampshire a good place to live?
Keene is a city in New Hampshire state in USA with a population of 22823 residents.. The poverty rate of Keene is 11.7%, which is 16% lower than national average. The typical household in Keene earns $57393 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Keene, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Keene remained 3.9%, which is 17% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Keene, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Keene is 111, which is 11% higher than national average. Median home value in Keene is $186200 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Keene remained $57393, which is 15% lower than national average.
Population
22823
Unemployment
3.9%
17% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.7%
16% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$186200
19% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$57393
15% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1018
12% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
111
11% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 26
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 22
People Earning < $50,000
41.5%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing80%

Affordability60%

Safety70%

Amenities80%

Diversity50%

Education85%

Commute90%

Is Keene, New Hampshire safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Keene, New Hampshire is 19% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Keene is 57% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Keene is 11% lower than national average. You have 1 in 601 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 58 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
433
Violent : 38
Property : 395
Total Crime
19% NAT. AVG.
53% STATE AVG.
1906.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
57% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
167.3 (per 100k)
Property Crime
11% NAT. AVG.
58% STATE AVG.
1739.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Keene
Violent crime
1 in 601
Property crime
1 in 58
Robbery
1 in 2853
Burglary
1 in 713
Assault
1 in 1630
Car Theft
1 in 2075
Keene : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In New Hampshire 10 9 14 9 32
In USA 1568 1474 1700 1220 1745
Keene : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In New Hampshire 16 5 7 22 13
In USA 1587 330 793 1770 458

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Keene
New Hampshire
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 38 167.3 146.38 387.8
Murder 0 0 0.88 6.5
Robbery 8 35.2 20.49 73.9
Assault 14 61.7 85.34 279.7
Rape 16 70.4 39.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Keene
 New Hampshire
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 395 1739.6 1098.9 1,958.2
Burglary 32 140.9 103.35 314.2
Larceny 352 1550.2 919.14 1,398
Car Theft 11 48.4 76.41 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Keene New Hampshire National Avg.
Services 121 108 100
Groceries 98 103 100
Health 119 114 100
Housing 102 123 100
Transportation 100 102 100
Utilities 128 118 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Keene New Hampshire Country
Female 51.3% 50.5% 50.8%
Male 48.7% 49.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Keene New Hampshire Country
Less than $10,000 4.5% 3.8% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9% 7.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 10.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 17% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 18.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 9.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 9.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Keene New Hampshire Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 24% 27% 27.0%
Other College 19% 18% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11% 11% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Keene New Hampshire Country
White 91.4% 90.1% 60.1%
African American 1.4% 1.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 2.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.3% 1.8% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.7% 3.7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity