Living in Goshen, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goshen · Census data 2020–2024
Goshen has 5,773 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $104,643 (22% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $396,300, the median rent is $1,805/month.
Goshen at a glance
- Population
- 5,773
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $104,643State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $396,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,805/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Goshen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Goshen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goshen the median home value is $396,300, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,502 a month in housing costs.
Goshen median household income
The median household income in Goshen is $104,643 and the income per person is $54,869. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Goshen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,575
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
Goshen demographics
- Population
- 5,773
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 2,344
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goshen ›
Education in Goshen
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goshen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Goshen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | 5,773 | $104,643 | $396,300 | $1,805 |
| Chester | 4,033 | $100,514 | $330,200 | $2,010 |
| Mechanicstown | 8,808 | $81,250 | $344,200 | $1,687 |
| Florida | 2,893 | $123,250 | $361,800 | $1,937 |
| Scotchtown | 10,252 | $96,689 | $344,300 | $1,813 |
| Middletown | 30,289 | $79,346 | $308,600 | $1,661 |
| Washington Heights | 2,383 | $81,686 | $366,700 | $2,554 |
| Walton Park | 3,915 | $157,276 | $466,900 | $2,987 |
| Maybrook | 3,142 | $72,389 | $257,500 | $1,517 |
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What is the median household income in Goshen, NY?
The median household income in Goshen is $104,643, 22% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Goshen?
The median home value in Goshen is $396,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Goshen?
The median gross rent in Goshen is $1,805 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Goshen, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New York median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
What is the median age in Goshen?
The median age in Goshen is 46.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Goshen?
The average commute to work in Goshen is 27 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goshen?
The unemployment rate in Goshen is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goshen?
40.2% of adults in 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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