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Goshen, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Goshen is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 384. Residents earn $112,019 per year, which is 49% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
384 Population 219/sq mi density
$112,019 Median Income $55,195 per capita
$345,300 Home Value
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,019 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$345,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,019
49% higher than US avg
Home Value $345,300
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.8%
80% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Goshen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population384
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,019
Per Capita$55,195
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking11.5%
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries13

Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goshen receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Goshen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goshen is $112,019, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Goshen among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goshen is $345,300, 22% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Goshen is a highly educated community — 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Goshen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Goshen has a population of 384 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 10.4% Black.

Population

384
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Goshen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.8%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.2%
73% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Goshen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goshen is $112,019, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Goshen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,019
49% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,195
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$89,478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,020
County GDP$7,801M

Business (County)

Restaurants889
Healthcare236
Retail613
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Goshen is $345,300, 22% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,300
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden35.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%
Housing Units165
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Effective Rate2.39%
In Goshen, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 11.5% are current smokers. 20.3% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Goshen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.5%
18% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits66.9%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access92.0%
Healthcare Facilities236
Goshen has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates39.1481°N, 74.8461°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34009
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.8%
80% above US avg
High School+91.3%
Graduate Degree+23.9%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities236
Restaurants889
Retail Stores613

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.1%

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