At a Glance
Median Income
$143,208
$77,785 per capita
Home Value
$410,200
Zillow: $281,667
Violent Crime
1,057/100K
7,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
305 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+
3.7 / 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 $143,208 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,785. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ghent is $410,200 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,667. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ghent reports 1,057 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,207/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Ghent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ghent has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,208
Per Capita$77,785
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$410,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$281,667
Housing Units362
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,057/100K
Property7,207/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,983 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute62 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ghent was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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