Minnesota
Ghent is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 455. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ghent receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ghent stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ghent is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ghent is $154,700, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ghent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,941 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,952 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $2,100M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 14.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $154,700 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.6% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,490/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5116°N, 95.8926°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27083 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 14.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |