Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Living in Ghent
Bikeability72
Walkability82
Commute77
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety27
Airports34
Hospitals45
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
34%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black13%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$337kMedian Home Value-$38k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$254 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ghent
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64
Property Crime in Ghent
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ghent
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
0 miles, SE
The Williams School
0 miles, SE
First Presbyterian Preschool
0 miles, E
West Ghent School
0 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University
2 miles, N
Norfolk State University
2 miles, SE
Virginia Wesleyan University
6 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
0 miles, SW
NMC Portsmouth
1 miles, S
Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
6 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
21 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
72 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
104 miles, SW