City profile
Keene, NH
Cheshire County · Population 22,939
Keene is a town in Cheshire County, NH with about 22,939 residents and a typical home value near $252,000. It is 15 miles from Brattleboro, VT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
21°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$252,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,744
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
97
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.77%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 61/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Lightning, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
73 mi to Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
22,939
Black population
1.7%
County
Cheshire County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NH is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance costs are among the lowest in the U.S.
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 22,939 residents
- Typical home value about $252,000
- 15 miles from Brattleboro, VT
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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