Keene, New Hampshire

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
22,907
Population
$69,381
Median Income
$221,400
Home Value
36.1
Median Age

Demographics

Keene has a population of 22,907 with a median age of 36.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
92.9%
Other
3.2%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population22,907
Median Age36.1
White92.9%
Black or African American1.0%
Asian0.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Other / Two or More Races3.2%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Keene is $69,381, which is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,968. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

$69,381
Median Household Income
$37,968
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Keene is 2.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Keene, 93.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.3%
Bachelor's+
44.1%
Graduate+
15.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher44.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree15.9%

Housing

The median home value in Keene is $221,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,153. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.

$221,400
Median Home Value
$1,153/mo
Median Rent
51.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$221,400
Median Monthly Rent$1,153
Homeownership Rate51.4%
Vacancy Rate10.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Keene, New Hampshire?
The population of Keene, New Hampshire is 22,907 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Keene, New Hampshire?
The median household income in Keene, New Hampshire is $69,381. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Keene, New Hampshire?
The median home value in Keene, New Hampshire is $221,400. The median monthly rent is $1,153.
What percentage of people in Keene have a college degree?
In Keene, New Hampshire, 44.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Keene, New Hampshire an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Keene, New Hampshire is 3.2x (median home value $221,400 vs. median income $69,381), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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