At a Glance
Median Income
$99,464
$58,111 per capita
Home Value
$383,100
Zillow: $577,479
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.2% 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
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goshen residents earn a median household income of $99,464 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,111. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goshen is $383,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $577,479. Median rent is $1,693/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
39.0% of adults in Goshen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goshen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population5,751
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,732/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,464
Per Capita$58,111
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$383,100
Rent$1,693
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$577,479
Housing Units2,544
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation433 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Goshen was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.