Goshen, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Goshen is a small town in Ohio with a population of 906. Residents earn $115,700 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
906 Population 490/sq mi density
$115,700 Median Income $35,578 per capita
$170,700 Home Value $286,328 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,700
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $170,700
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% 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

Population906
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,700
Per Capita$35,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,607M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$286,328

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation848 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Libraries10

Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goshen receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $115,700, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Goshen among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goshen is $170,700, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Goshen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Goshen has a population of 906 with a density of 490 people per square mile. The median age is 45.3 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%).

Population

906
Total Population
490
People / sq mi
45.3yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Goshen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Goshen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goshen is $115,700, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Goshen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,700
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,578
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
IRS Avg AGI$82,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,080
County GDP$10,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants354
Healthcare344
Retail529
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,129
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home0.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Goshen is $170,700, 39% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $286,328.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,700
39% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$286,328
Median List Price$423,802

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$423,802
$/Sq Ft$188
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,129
75% above US avg
Effective Rate3.59%
In Goshen, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,757/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access83.5%
Healthcare Facilities344

Crime Rates: Goshen vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Goshen has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates39.2285°N, 84.1507°W
County FIPS39025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.7%

Winner: Republican by 35.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density490/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities344
Restaurants354
Retail Stores529

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home0.9%

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