Cost of Living in Ghent, NY
Population: 478 | New York
Ghent is 3% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Ghent, NY: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 103, Ghent, NY is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 8% below the New York state average of 111. Ghent is a small community of 478 residents.
The median household income in Ghent is $84,650, which is 13% higher than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Ghent. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.1°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 44.2 inches spread over roughly 161 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $84,650
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +13%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $330,900
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,264/mo
Climate in Ghent
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 33 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 70 | 58 | 47 | 36 |
| Avg °F | 22 | 24 | 32 | 45 | 56 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 28 |
| Low °F | 14 | 15 | 23 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 57 | 49 | 39 | 29 | 21 |
| Rain" | 2.7 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 |