At a Glance
Median Income
$96,429
$43,809 per capita
Home Value
$281,000
Zillow: $503,797
Median Rent
$2,148/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.7%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goshen residents earn a median household income of $96,429 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,809. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goshen is $281,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $503,797. Median rent is $2,148/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
49.7% of adults in Goshen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goshen has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,004
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density5,020/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,429
Per Capita$43,809
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,000
Rent$2,148
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$503,797
Housing Units385
Rent Burden39.3%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation678 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Goshen was founded in 1849.
The median home in Goshen was built in 1978.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.