Ghent, WV cityscape

25843

Ghent, WV

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Total Population

844
5-year trend
+5.3%

Median Household Income

$84,348
5-year trend
+10.8%

Median Home Value

$280,200
5-year trend
+37.5%

Median Rent

-$666,666,666
5-year trend
+30.4%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 100% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,348
100.1% above state avg
Home Value
$280,200
100.2% above state avg
Rent
-$666,666,666
116% below state avg
Population Density
844 residents
Median Age
48.2 years
Safety Score
59/100
Moderate safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
69
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
76/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
59/100
Education
33/100
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Employment
66/100
Housing
94/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Ghent, WV 25843

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Coordinates: 37.6792°, -81.1515°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
94
Near average
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
86
Below avg
Transportation
99
Average
Healthcare
99
Average
Groceries
98
Average
Utilities
99
Average
Overall
94
Average

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
429
Employment Rate
100.0%
Avg. Commute
29 min
Work From Home
0%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Educational Services
44%
Construction
36.1%
Retail Trade
19.9%
Total Employed
429
Total Unemployed
0
Unemployment Rate
0.0%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ghent, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 48.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 17.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,348
+12.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-124,857,695
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.78 people

Total Households
474
Family Households
48.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
44.0%
#2 Industry
Construction
36.1%
#3 Industry
Retail
19.9%
Total Employed Residents:191

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:429
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
N/A%
429 employed
Labor Force
429
0 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:0.0%
Median Age
48.2 years
Per Capita Income
$47,814
Poverty Rate
17.2%
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