West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Ghent is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 363. Residents earn $143,208 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ghent receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times, high obesity rates. 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 $143,208, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Ghent among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 62 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ghent is $410,200, 46% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Ghent experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,208 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $77,785 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.67% |
| Commute Time | 61.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $410,200 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,667 |
| $/Sq Ft | $637 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.67% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 34.1% |
| Mental Distress | 25.8% |
| Physical Distress | 19.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,983 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6185°N, 81.1062°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 61.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |