Housing in Ghent, KY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$199,460
Ghent vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Ghent is highlighted.
Median Home Value
33rd%ilemost expensive$126,100show rank
Median Rent
55th%ilemost expensive rent$994show rank
Rent Burden
79th%ilehighest rent burden23.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$126,100
Median Rent
$994
Total Housing Units
170
Vacancy Rate
28.2%
Owner Occupied
49.2%
Renter Occupied
50.8%
Median Property Tax
$744
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$496
Housing Types
Single Family70.6%
Multi-Family12.3%
Mobile Home17.1%
The median home value in Ghent, KY is $126,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Ghent is $199,460. The median rent is $994 per month (Census ACS). About 49.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 170 total housing units.