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Living in Keene, TX
Explore Keene and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Keene at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population6,691
Median Household Income$51,695
Median Home Value$225,300
Median Gross Rent$969
Median Age33.7
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home6.0%
Homeownership50.8%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Keene is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Keene Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Keene and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Keene
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$225,300
Median Gross Rent$969
Homeownership50.8%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Keene, TX
Median Household Income$51,695
Unemployment5.2%
Work From Home6.0%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Keene and how households are structured
Population6,691
Median Age33.7
Average Household Size2.6
Keene is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Keene
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Keene point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.8°F
Average Winter Low33.3°F
Annual Rainfall38.7 in.
Annual Snowfall0.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Keene
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Keene is located in Johnson County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Johnson County.
County Intelligence
Keene & Johnson County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Keene is located in Johnson County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Keene.
Current NarrowTheList data for Keene shows a population of about 6,691. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Johnson County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Keene.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.