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Ghent

This community attracts second homeowners for its bucolic setting and rural atmosphere.

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® 151937

$2,650,000

176 Bartel Road, Ghent, NY 12075
3 Beds 3 Baths 6,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155804

$1,700,000

1414 NY-9H, Ghent, NY 12075
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,464 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155792

$1,700,000

1414 NY-9H, Ghent, NY 12075
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,464 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 152894

$1,499,000

253 Carpenter Road, Ghent, NY 12075
6 Beds 6 Baths 4,230 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155942

$1,450,000

1346 State Route 9H, Ghent, NY 12075
For Sale
MLS® 153612

$1,295,000

1006 State Route 9H, Ghent, NY 12075
3 Beds 6 Baths 9,798 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 155970

$1,200,000

167 May Hill Rd, Ghent, NY 12075
3 Beds 3 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 145885

$880,000

2352 State Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075
5,089 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 155389

$749,900

122 Letter S Road, Ghent, NY 12075
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,604 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Ghent

Founded in 1918 from parts of neighboring Kinderhook, Claverack, and Chatham, the town of Ghent was named after the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812. Located in Columbia County northeast of Hudson, Ghent is an Upper Hudson Valley community of about 5,000 people and about 2,000 households. Town residents are known as Ghentites. The Taconic State Parkway lies to the east of Ghent, leading to Interstate 90 to the north and providing a route to points south, including New York City. Route 66 bisects the town and provides the fastest route to Hudson. Ghent attracts second homeowners for its bucolic setting and rural atmosphere.
 

Drive Times from Major Cities

  • From Albany, NY: 35 minutes
  • From New York, NY: About 2 hours 40 minutes
  • From Boston, MA: About 2 hours 20 minutes
  • From Hudson, NY: About 20 minutes

Community Resources and Amenities

Bartlett House
 
  • Located along Route 66, Bartlett House once flourished as a railroad hotel and social center during Ghent's heyday as an industrial town in the last 1800s to mid-1900s.
  • Today Bartlett House is a National Historic Site and has been revitalized as a bakery and restaurant that once again serves as a community gathering place.
Chatham Central School District
 
  • Chatham Central School District consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
  • All schools are located the Woodbridge Avenue campus in Chatham.
  • The district serves an enrollment of about 1,000 students and is made up of most or parts of the towns of Austerlitz, Canaan, Chatham, Ghent, Kinderhook, and New Lebanon.
Love Apple Farm
 
  • Established in 1969, Love Apple Farm is a working farm that operates year round and raises apples, peaches, and plums, as well as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, and gooseberries.
  • Customers can pick their own or purchase fruit from their farm stand and market. The Love Apple Farm market stocks its shelves with locally-produced cheese, dairy, meats, and produce from more than 25 Hudson Valley farming partners.
  • Love Apple Farm also runs a cafe and from-scratch bakery.

Health Care Resources

Columbia Memorial Health
71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY
 
  • Provides services to more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Dutchess counties.
  • The region’s only comprehensive primary and specialty care health system.
  • Anchored by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
  • CHM provides health services in Ghent and surrounding communities through Chatham-Ghent Family Care, one of 40 primary and specialty care centers in Columbia County.

Recreation and Culture

Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area
 
  • Once part of a dairy farm operation, the Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area is owned and maintained by the Columbia Land Conservancy.
  • The 25 acres of land has trails used by birdwatchers, hikers, and cross-country skiers.
  • The property includes the Kline Kill where visitors can fish for trout.
Art Omi
 
  • Located on 120 acres in Ghent, Art Omi is a sculpture and architecture park where visitors can walk among more than 60 large-scale works of art.
  • Art Omi welcomes the visitors to its events and grounds free of charge.
  • The Art Omi education program serves the community with programs for pre-school children, elementary school students, teens, and adults.
 
Ghent is home to a host of farm and agricultural businesses, a unique sculpture park, and a flourishing restaurant that was once a hotel. Love Apple Farm (left) is a year-round orchard, farm market, and bakery. The outdoor sculptures at Art Omi (middle) include a work by Olaf Breuning entitled "Clouds." It stands over 30 feet tall. Photo by Bryan Zimmerman. Bartlett House (right) is a Ghent restaurant housed in the town's former railroad hotel.

Overview for Ghent, NY

2,816 people live in Ghent, where the median age is 51.5 and the average individual income is $37,684. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,816

Total Population

51.5 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,684

Average individual Income

Around Ghent, NY

There's plenty to do around Ghent, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

18
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including McNan's Variety Foods, Fiesta Cafe, and Video Visions.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
McNan's Variety Foods Logo
Dining · $$ 3.66 miles 27 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Fiesta Cafe Logo
Dining 4.83 miles 27 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Video Visions Logo
Shopping 4.72 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shear Images Logo
Beauty 4.73 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Salon Paul Florent Logo
Beauty 4.76 miles 81 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ghent, NY

Population Households Employment

Ghent has 1,010 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ghent do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,816 people call Ghent home. The population density is 77.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,816

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

51.5

Median Age

51.31 / 48.69%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,010

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$37,684

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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