At a Glance
Median Income
$143,208
$77,785 per capita
Home Value
$410,200
Zillow: $302,147
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
23.1% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 $302,147. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population363
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$302,147
Housing Units362
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.