There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Ghent, New York. This includes 2 facilities in Ghent and 18 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in New York is $123, with costs running between $41 and $347 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,684, with costs ranging from about $1,217 to $10,413. The median yearly cost is $44,205, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ghent, New York
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- Ghent scores higher than the New York average of 71.
- Ghent scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Columbia Memorial Hospital).
- There are 15 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Whittier Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, Woodland Adult Family Home, and Pine Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 41 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 46 golf courses in or around the city, including Meadowgreens Golf Course, Columbia Golf & Country Club, and Winding Brook Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Hudson River Islands, and Olana State Historic Site.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Slater James H and Ward Henry J).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 40 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 7 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 24 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.36% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.62% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $89,213, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $66,772, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $37,921, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,600 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.53%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ghent receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Ghent has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ghent has a very sparse population density of 87.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ghent have an average daily commute time.
- Ghent has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.50%.
Ghent is a small city in New York. It is located within Columbia County. It has a population of only 3,418, with 1,144,550 people in the encompassing metropolitan area. People over 55 represent about 36% of the total population.
Ghent has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has an average per capita income of $38,000 and an average household income is $67,000 (the New York state average is $62,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.53% and the average housing price is $328,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $328,500.
Ghent has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other American cities, Ghent has good air quality.