Goshen, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockbridge County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
285 Population 165/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $26,414 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $218,129 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Goshen, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$26,414 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $218,129
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
47%
Rent
62%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goshen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 9.9% (175% 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 $218,129. 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population285
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$26,414
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty17.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$725
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$218,129
Housing Units205
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,446/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,489 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute39 min
Broadband59.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Goshen was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.