Ghent Town, NY
Living in Ghent Town
Bikeability17
Walkability43
Commute65
Public Transit24
Affordability41
Public Safety93
Airports31
Hospitals17
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.1kPopulation-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
$69kMedian 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
$212kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$844Median 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
Hawthorne Valley School
4 miles, SE
The Liberi School
11 miles, SW
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
15 miles, SE
Berkshire Meadows
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ghent Town, NY
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ghent Town, NY
Columbia Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SW
Fairview Hospital
16 miles, SE
Berkshire Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Albany Medical Center Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Ghent Town, NY
Albany International Airport
31 miles, N
Bradley International Airport
56 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
61 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
83 miles, SE