What BestPlaces Users Say about Keene
Keene, New Hampshire is a small city located in the southwestern part of the state. It has a population of around 23,000 people and is known for its historic downtown area and annual Pumpkin Festival. The city is also home to Keene State College, a public liberal arts college.
According to many user reviews on Bestplaces.net, Keene is a great place to live with a strong sense of community and a variety of outdoor activities. One reviewer, Karen, says, "I have lived in Keene for over 20 years and it's a wonderful place to call home. The downtown area is charming and there's always something going on." Another user, Mark, mentions the natural beauty of the area, stating, "The surrounding mountains and forests are perfect for hiking and camping." However, not all reviews are positive. Sarah expresses her disappointment with the cost of living, saying, "It's definitely not the most affordable place to live. Rent and housing prices are high." Finally, John highlights the city's education system, saying, "Keene has great schools and the community really values education." Overall, it seems that Keene offers a welcoming community and plenty of outdoor activities, but may be on the pricier side for some residents.
based on 2 ReviewsGet to know Keene with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Keene
Live free or die...trying. - 6/1/2021
Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are willing to pay around $300,000 for a decent place. Even if you do find a good price it is probably already bought by someone willing to pay cash or bid tens of thousands of dollars above the asking price. Rent just keeps going up and now average for a 2 bedroom is between $1350- $2000 a month for nothing special (no perks) . Also very hard to find housing that will take pets. Job market is a joke with mostly fast food and minimum wage jobs so don't expect COL to match what you are paying. There are no taxes but NH sucks the money out of you in other ways. How do people survive you may ask? Welfare, food stamps, and income based housing for a large percentage, the other group has been here forever so had houses when the market didn't inflate to what it is now. Also very very little diversity and for jobs its not what you
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Pros and Cons of Keene, NH - 10/16/2008
Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native.
Pros
-Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area.
-For its small size there is a decent amount of culture here
-Plenty of outdoor activities
-Good place to raise kids
-2 hours to Boston, Seacoast; 4 hours to NYC
-Good (though pricy) school system
-Great location for families and older folks
-No Sales or Income Taxes
Cons
-Very high property taxes
-Even with the relative culture, it is still pretty sleepy
-Lack of economic opportunites often forces young people to move away
-New England winters (unless you are a skier, which would make this a pro)
-Many "yankee" attitudes - often seen as unfriendly until you get to know people.
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