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Ghent, New York, in Columbia county, is 23 miles S of Albany, New York (center to center) and 111 miles N of New York, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 586 people lived in Ghent.
In Ghent, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Ghent had a median family income of $55,543. Significantly, more adults in Ghent have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York.
Ghent residents donated more money ($4,250) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.
An estimated 78% of living spaces in Ghent are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Ghent compared to other places in the state.
In Ghent, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.
Ghent strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Ghent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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