At a Glance
Median Income
$84,650
$41,032 per capita
Home Value
$330,900
Zillow: $523,347
Violent Crime
407/100K
2,518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 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 $84,650 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,032. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,212 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ghent is $330,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $523,347. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Ghent reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,518/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Ghent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ghent has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population478
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,650
Per Capita$41,032
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$3,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,082
Housing
A
Home Value$330,900
Rent
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$523,347
Housing Units284
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property2,518/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,810/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation380 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Ghent was built in 1957.
35.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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