SperlingViews - Keene, New_hampshire

Here is a quick run down of the pros and cons of Keene, NH from a native. Pros -Small City feel with quaint downtown and a generally safe area. -For its small size there is a decent amount of culture here -Plenty of outdoor activities -Good place to raise kids -2 hours to Boston, Seacoast; 4 hours to NYC -Good (though pricy) school system -Great location for families and older folks -No Sales or Income Taxes Cons -Very high property taxes -Even with the relative culture, it is still pretty sleepy -Lack of economic opportunites often forces young people to move away -New England winters (unless you are a skier, which would make this a pro) -Many "yankee" attitudes - often seen as unfriendly until you get to know people. [read more...]