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Goshen, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockbridge County County
Goshen, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Goshen residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,414. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 562 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goshen is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,252. Median rent is $725/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Goshen reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 764/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Goshen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goshen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.