Living in Ghent, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ghent · Census data 2020–2024
Ghent has 290 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $109,692 (84% higher than the West Virginia median).
Ghent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ghent at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 48.2State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $109,692State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
Is Ghent a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the West Virginia median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Ghent median household income
The median household income in Ghent is $109,692 and the income per person is $74,939. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Ghent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 357
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 42.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.41
42.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ghent has many vacation and second homes.
Ghent demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ghent ›
Education in Ghent
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Ghent have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ghent
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.4%
Ghent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent | 290 | $109,692 | — | — |
| Shady Spring | 3,381 | $67,407 | $188,900 | $844 |
| Coal City | 724 | $20,491 | $9,999 | — |
| Daniels | 1,489 | $60,278 | $171,300 | — |
| Beaver | 695 | $30,870 | $105,200 | — |
| Sophia | 1,528 | $36,080 | $116,900 | $870 |
| Raleigh | 325 | $47,788 | $46,000 | — |
| MacArthur | 1,493 | $35,650 | $160,800 | — |
| Crab Orchard | 1,139 | $43,792 | $168,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ghent, WV?
The median household income in Ghent is $109,692, 84% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Ghent, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the West Virginia median.
What is the median age in Ghent?
The median age in Ghent is 48.2 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Ghent?
The unemployment rate in Ghent is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ghent?
39.7% of adults in Ghent have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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