Living in West Goshen, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Goshen · Census data 2020–2024
West Goshen has 23,553 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $132,242 (70% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $575,300, the median rent is $1,908/month.
West Goshen at a glance
- Population
- 23,553
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $132,242State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $575,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,908/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Goshen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Goshen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Goshen the median home value is $575,300, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,731 a month in housing costs.
West Goshen median household income
The median household income in West Goshen is $132,242 and the income per person is $64,790. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Goshen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,637
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.50
West Goshen demographics
- Population
- 23,553
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 9,349
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Goshen ›
Education in West Goshen
65.9% of adults 25 and older in West Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Goshen
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
West Goshen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Goshen | 23,553 | $132,242 | $575,300 | $1,908 |
| West Chester | 20,666 | $78,385 | $490,700 | $1,731 |
| East Goshen | 18,441 | $106,866 | $528,600 | $1,785 |
| East Bradford | 10,753 | $155,240 | $603,700 | $2,392 |
| Westtown | 11,254 | $138,664 | $616,200 | $2,389 |
| West Whiteland | 20,249 | $133,460 | $490,900 | $2,195 |
| Thornbury | 3,179 | $172,070 | $669,500 | $2,287 |
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | $554,200 | $2,202 |
| Marshallton | 438 | $108,958 | $501,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Goshen, PA?
The median household income in West Goshen is $132,242, 70% 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 West Goshen?
The median home value in West Goshen is $575,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Goshen?
The median gross rent in West Goshen is $1,908 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is West Goshen, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Goshen?
The median age in West Goshen is 41.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Goshen?
The average commute to work in West Goshen is 25 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Goshen?
The unemployment rate in West Goshen is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Goshen?
65.9% 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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