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Keene, TX


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Keene, Texas

Keene, Texas, in Johnson county, is 22 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is in the Fort Worth - Arlington area. There are 5,003 residents in Keene.

The People and Families of Keene

In Keene, about 47% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Keene.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keene had a median family income of $42,269. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Keene.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Keene Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Keene that were owner-occupied was 46%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Keene.

Commuting

In Keene, 80% 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.

High Points

Keene strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKeene Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Keene Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Keene College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Keene Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Keene, TX

Comparing Keene to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime77

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