Ghent Town, NY

Living in Ghent Town

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 43
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 17
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Colleges 98
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Schools 68
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Residents

5.1k Population -266 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$212k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$844 Median Monthly Rent +$273 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene71%
LP gas11%
Utility gas1%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ghent Town

United States45
New York39
Columbia County12

Property Crime in Ghent Town

United States48
New York28
Columbia County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 14
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 34 4 8
Apr 46 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ghent Town, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ghent Town, NY

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The Liberi School
11 miles, SW
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Berkshire Meadows
15 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Ghent Town, NY

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Bard College
24 miles, SW
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SUNY at Albany
27 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ghent Town, NY

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Fairview Hospital
16 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Ghent Town, NY

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