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Keene vs Swanzey
Two New Hampshire communities compared on the things that actually differ. Where a figure isn't verified yet, we say so instead of estimating.
| Attribute | Keene | Swanzey |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Monadnock | Monadnock |
| County | Cheshire County | Cheshire County |
| Population | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Setting | Rural / country | Rural / country |
| Typical home value | $251,915 | $256,453 |
| Typical monthly rent | $1,342/mo | $1,508/mo |
| Owner-occupied share | 55.1% | 71.7% |
| Average commute | 17 min | 24 min |
| Total tax rate | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Character | Keene is a small-town city in Cheshire County, in New Hampshire's Monadnock region. Residents report an average commute of about 17 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source. | Swanzey is a rural town in Cheshire County, in New Hampshire's Monadnock region. Residents report an average commute of about 24 minutes. Housing figures on this page are ZIP-area estimates and municipal population has not yet been loaded from an official state source. |
Drive times are typical estimates, not live traffic data. Tax rates are shown with their tax year; always confirm current figures with the municipality. Housing and commute figures: ZIP-area estimate, not a municipal figure. Data current as of August 2026.
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