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Ghent, NY

New York

Ghent is a small town in New York with a population of 478. Residents earn $84,650 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
478 Population 293/sq mi density
$84,650 Median Income $41,032 per capita
$330,900 Home Value $523,347 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,650 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$330,900 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,650
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,900
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.6%
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Ghent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population478
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,650
Per Capita$41,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$3,465M
Commute50 min

Housing

A
Home Value$330,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$523,347
Housing Units284
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking13.3%
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation380 ft (116 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute50 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Is Ghent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ghent receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Ghent stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ghent is $84,650, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ghent is $330,900, 17% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ghent experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Ghent has a population of 478 with a density of 293 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.2%), with 3.6% Black.

Population

478
Total Population
293
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ghent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ghent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ghent is $84,650, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: Ghent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,650
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,032
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
IRS Avg AGI$93,498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,212
County GDP$3,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants199
Healthcare163
Retail267
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.8 min
Drive Alone27.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ghent is $330,900, 17% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $523,347.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,900
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$523,347

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.6%
Housing Units284
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,790
208% above US avg
Effective Rate3.26%
In Ghent, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 21.3% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ghent vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,471
Dentists1:2,786
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits63.3%
Premature Death7,810/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities163
Ghent has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates42.3235°N, 73.6194°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.7-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.7%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.6%
12% below US avg
High School+71.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density293/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants199
Retail Stores267

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.8 min
Drive Alone27.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home35.6%

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