Keene
“Pumpkin capital, college town, and artsy hideout”
$295K
Median home price
▲ 3.8% past year
About Keene
Keene has the most walkable downtown in rural NH, a thriving arts scene anchored by Keene State College, and some of the most affordable housing in the state. World-famous for its annual Pumpkin Festival. Great for buyers priced out of Seacoast or Lakes Region.
Market Snapshot
25
Days on market
median
$175
Price / sq ft
$28.50
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.8%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
20 min
to Brattleboro VT
75 min
to Manchester
105 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Regional airport
Dillant-Hopkins Airport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Keene
Spring
Opening day at Colony Mill Marketplace
Summer
Keene Music Festival
Fall
Pumpkin Festival (100,000 jack-o-lanterns)
Winter
Holiday Parade and Stonewall Farm events
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