Virginia
Goshen is a small town in Virginia with a population of 285. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Goshen receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Goshen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Goshen is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Goshen is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Goshen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,250 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,414 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $850 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,600 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 562 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,780 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.88% |
| Commute Time | 38.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $131,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $204,252 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,780 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.88% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,446/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.5 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,489 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9900°N, 79.5078°W |
| County FIPS | 51163 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 59.4% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 69 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 38.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |