Living in West Goshen, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Goshen · Census data 2020–2024
West Goshen has 535 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median home value is $477,800.
West Goshen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Goshen at a glance
- Population
- 535
- Median age
- 26.8State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $477,800State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is West Goshen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 53 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Goshen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Goshen the median home value is $477,800, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Goshen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 115
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 5.19
West Goshen demographics
- Population
- 535
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 37%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Goshen ›
Education in West Goshen
4.9% of adults 25 and older in West Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Goshen
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 35.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
West Goshen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Goshen | 535 | — | $477,800 | — |
| Goshen | 5,136 | $73,125 | $289,300 | $1,231 |
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | $371,500 | $1,490 |
| Traver | 382 | $42,917 | $192,400 | $889 |
| London | 1,800 | $48,750 | $215,300 | $1,019 |
| Patterson Tract | 2,090 | $95,658 | $394,400 | $1,220 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Delft Colony | 1,043 | $36,798 | — | $793 |
More for people moving to West Goshen
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What is the average home price in West Goshen?
The median home value in West Goshen is $477,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is West Goshen, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 53 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in West Goshen?
The median age in West Goshen is 26.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Goshen?
The average commute to work in West Goshen is 53 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Goshen?
The unemployment rate in West Goshen is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Goshen?
4.9% of adults in West Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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