Living in Keene, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keene · Census data 2020–2024
Keene has 469 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median home value is $520,800.
Keene is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Keene at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 59.3State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $520,800State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 57 min
Is Keene a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 57 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Keene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keene the median home value is $520,800, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,920 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Keene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 251
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.71
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Keene has many vacation and second homes.
Keene demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 173
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keene ›
Education in Keene
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Keene have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keene
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 57 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Keene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keene | 469 | — | $520,800 | — |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,912 | $120,481 | $496,200 | $1,439 |
| Golden Hills | 9,891 | $95,669 | $410,300 | $1,377 |
| Stallion Springs | 2,937 | $87,321 | $432,500 | $2,250 |
| Tehachapi | 11,946 | $72,957 | $355,500 | $1,295 |
| Edmundson Acres | 349 | $47,500 | $241,700 | $1,342 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | $262,700 | $1,122 |
| Di Giorgio | 301 | $36,250 | $54,200 | $1,115 |
| Weedpatch | 2,685 | $22,044 | $137,100 | $915 |
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What is the average home price in Keene?
The median home value in Keene is $520,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Keene, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 57 minutes.
What is the median age in Keene?
The median age in Keene is 59.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Keene?
The average commute to work in Keene is 57 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keene?
The unemployment rate in Keene is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keene?
36.9% of adults in Keene have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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