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Ghent, KY
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Ghent, KY
At a Glance
How Ghent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ghent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ghent a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ghent residents earn a median household income of $50,694 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,661. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ghent is $126,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,094. Median rent is $994/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Ghent reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,696/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Ghent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ghent has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.