At a Glance
Median Income
$50,694
$23,661 per capita
Home Value
$126,100
Zillow: $200,127
Median Rent
$994/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ghent a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $200,127. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population272
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,694
Per Capita$23,661
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,456M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,405
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,100
Rent$994
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$200,127
Housing Units152
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,553/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation484 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ghent was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.