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Goshen, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,895 Population 1,736/sq mi density
$72,813 Median Income $21,383 per capita
$244,800 Home Value $393,327 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
377 Violent Crime/100K 2,954 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$244,800 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Goshen, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,813
3% below
$21,383 per capita
Home Value
$244,800
13% below
Zillow: $393,327
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
2,954/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
59.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Goshen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goshen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
87%
Rent
95%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goshen residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,383. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goshen is $244,800 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,327. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Goshen reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,954/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Goshen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 59.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goshen has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population4,895
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,736/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$21,383
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A+
Home Value$244,800
Rent$1,101
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$393,327
Housing Units1,317
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property2,954/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation278 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+59.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Goshen was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.