Indiana · Metropolitan Area
New Goshen is a small town in Indiana with a population of 649. Residents earn $81,528 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Goshen receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. New Goshen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Goshen is $81,528, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in New Goshen is $96,100, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
New Goshen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,528 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,959 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,303 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,526 |
| County GDP | $6,571M |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Healthcare | 393 |
| Retail | 394 |
| Manufacturing | 105 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $96,100 |
| 66% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $111 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,892/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5809°N, 87.4609°W |
| County FIPS | 18167 |
Winner: Republican by 18.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.6% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Retail Stores | 394 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |