Living in East Goshen, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Goshen · Census data 2020–2024
East Goshen has 18,441 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $106,866 (37% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $528,600, the median rent is $1,785/month.
East Goshen at a glance
- Population
- 18,441
- Median age
- 50.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $106,866State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $528,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,785/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Goshen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 108% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Goshen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Goshen the median home value is $528,600, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,785 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,428 a month in housing costs.
East Goshen median household income
The median household income in East Goshen is $106,866 and the income per person is $67,472. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Goshen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,073
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.13
East Goshen demographics
- Population
- 18,441
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 34.5%
- Households
- 8,603
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Goshen ›
Education in East Goshen
64% of adults 25 and older in East Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Goshen
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
East Goshen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Goshen | 18,441 | $106,866 | $528,600 | $1,785 |
| West Goshen | 23,553 | $132,242 | $575,300 | $1,908 |
| Willistown | 11,366 | $187,466 | $617,800 | $2,742 |
| Frazer | 3,389 | $141,801 | $611,700 | $2,139 |
| Malvern | 3,435 | $117,548 | $521,800 | $2,169 |
| East Whiteland | 14,774 | $147,460 | $637,000 | $2,233 |
| West Chester | 20,666 | $78,385 | $490,700 | $1,731 |
| Westtown | 11,254 | $138,664 | $616,200 | $2,389 |
| West Whiteland | 20,249 | $133,460 | $490,900 | $2,195 |
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What is the median household income in East Goshen, PA?
The median household income in East Goshen is $106,866, 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Goshen?
The median home value in East Goshen is $528,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Goshen?
The median gross rent in East Goshen is $1,785 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is East Goshen, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 108% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Goshen?
The median age in East Goshen is 50.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Goshen?
The average commute to work in East Goshen is 26 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Goshen?
The unemployment rate in East Goshen is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Goshen?
64% of adults in East 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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