Ghent, NY
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
4/10
school
Colleges
5/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
478
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0%
64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$84,650
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$330,900
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$778
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,092
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Columbia County
2
Hudson Urban Area
2
New York
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 13 | 22 |
| Feb | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| Mar | 3 | 8 | 34 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 46 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 68 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| Nov | 4 | 2 | 39 |
| Dec | 3 | 11 | 28 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.
Liberal (51%) (41%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 44%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 41, NY Assembly District 107, NYSchools
Chatham High School
3 miles, NE
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4.6
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
3 miles, NE
•
2.3
Chatham Middle School
3 miles, NE
•
2.3
Hawthorne Valley School
4 miles, S
•
5
Colleges
Columbia-Greene Community College
12 miles, W
•
1.9
Bard College at Simon's Rock
15 miles, SE
•
1.4
Berkshire Community College
18 miles, E
•
1.4
Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
20 miles, E
•
1
Hospitals
Columbia Memorial Hospital
10 miles, W
•
1.4
Fairview Hospital
16 miles, SE
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5
Berkshire Medical Center
21 miles, E
•
2.3
Albany Medical Center Hospital
24 miles, N
•
1.4
Airports
Albany International Airport
31 miles, N
•
1.9
Bradley International Airport
55 miles, SE
•
2.8
New York Stewart International Airport
62 miles, SW
•
1
Tweed-New Haven Airport
82 miles, S
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1