Ghent, NY

Ghent, New York

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.

The People and Families of Ghent

In Ghent, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Ghent Housing

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.

Commuting

In Ghent, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

High Points

Ghent strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Ghent, NY

Comparing Ghent to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents

Ghent Almanac

Ghent Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ghent Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ghent Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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