How long is the commute from Keene, NH?
Workers who live in Keene, NH take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Keene get to work
| Means of transportation | Keene | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±3.7 points) | 74.7% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.2 points) | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±1.6 points) | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±2.7 points) | 13.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Keene, the average commute is lower than in Cheshire County (23.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Keene, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cheshire County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cheshire County, Keene ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 228 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Keene
| Vehicles available | Keene | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.2 points) | 4.7% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±3.6 points) | 31.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±3.4 points) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.9 points) | 24.5% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Keene, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cheshire County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Keene
| Keene | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±2.7 points) | 13.1% (±1.4 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 95.4% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±2.4 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Keene, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cheshire County (91.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Keene
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene | — | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Surry | 4.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Roxbury | 5.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Swanzey | 5.8 mi | 34.1 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Marlborough (community) | 5.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westmoreland | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Gilsum | 6.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Sullivan | 6.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Swanzey | 6.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Surry, NH (22.0 minutes), West Swanzey, NH (34.1 minutes), Westmoreland, NH (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cheshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hinsdale | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Walpole | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Westmoreland | 22.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Surry | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Marlborough | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | Roxbury | 20.8 minutes (±8.5) |
| 23 | Keene | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Cheshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Keene
How long is the average commute in Keene?
Workers who live in Keene, NH take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Keene without a car?
7.0% of households in Keene have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Keene?
15.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Keene worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keene city, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keene city, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keene city, New Hampshire
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Keene city, New Hampshire (place:39300, in state:33).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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