At a Glance
Median Income
$55,436
$28,062 per capita
Home Value
$175,200
Zillow: $282,903
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
2,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
16.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goshen residents earn a median household income of $55,436 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,062. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goshen is $175,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,903. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Goshen reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,495/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Goshen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goshen has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population34,374
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,917/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,436
Per Capita$28,062
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,200
Rent$1,045
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$282,903
Housing Units14,041
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property2,495/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation810 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Goshen was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.