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Keene, New Hampshire, in Cheshire county, is 41 miles W of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 22,563 residents in the city.
In Keene, about 43% of adults are married.
In 2000, Keene had a median family income of $49,935.
Keene folks tended to give their money ($10,950) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Keene that were owner-occupied was 57%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Keene, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Keene, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Keene is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Keene to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Cheshire House c1905.
Stone bridge (Ashuelot River) c1905.
West Street c1905.
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