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Keene, NH vs Ames, IA

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- The median age of a home in Keene is 50.0% older than the median age of a home in Ames.
 Keene, NHAmes, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age60  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$239,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.82.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.8$11.0
 Homes Owned48.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Keene, NHAmes, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$820  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,160  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Keene, NHAmes, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented3.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Keene, NHAmes, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Keene, NHAmes, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Keene    2 Reviews
Kelly · Keene, NH
Live free or die...trying.
Over 4 years ago

Live free or die...trying. Cute town with very little violent crime but the cost of living is ridiculous for what you get! Forget ever owning a home unless you are  More

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Andrew · Keene, NH
Pros and Cons of Keene, NH
Over 17 years ago

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  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 15 years ago

Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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