At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$37,941 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
Zillow: $198,619
Median Rent
$941/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
2,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
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 $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,941. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ghent is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,619. Median rent is $941/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Ghent reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,449/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Ghent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ghent has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population455
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,468/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$37,941
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,100M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$941
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$198,619
Housing Units180
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property2,449/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,165 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ghent was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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