Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Keene

Affordability in Keene, NH

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Keene is $1,342 per month, against a median household income of $78,445 per year. With 45% of residents renting, income-based and HUD-assisted housing can be an important resource for households whose budgets fall below the local median.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Keene Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 179 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Keene

The assisted properties in Keene score an 85 (Very Walkable) on Walk Score, and a Bike Score of 84, indicating most errands can be handled on foot and the area is very bikeable, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 4 districts serve Keene, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Keene, NH

The median household income in Keene is $78,445 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent sits at $1,342 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Keene can offer significantly lower monthly costs, with rents typically tied to a percentage of your household income rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $78,445/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,342/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environmental Exposure

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Keene, all 5 have been mapped for flood risk and 3 are in high-risk flood zones. Renters considering those properties should review flood insurance requirements and ask property management about any mitigation measures in place.