salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,000 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 5 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Keene?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Keene
| Size | Keene | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $916 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,052 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,676 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,967 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Keene overall?
Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Keene, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Keene
Life in Keene
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Keene?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $252 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $252,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Keene, NH?
Renting in Keene costs a median of about $1,500 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.
How much do I need to make to live in Keene?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,000 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Keene cheap or expensive?
Keene is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $84,603. It ranks 5th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Keene?
The median homeowner in Keene pays $6,812 a year in property taxes, about 2.70% of the median home value.
Is Keene more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Keene?
The median home value in Keene is $252,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
22,939 people live in Keene. Numbers are typical (middle) values.