Living in Goshen, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goshen · Census data 2020–2024
Goshen has 271 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $45,000 (52% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $136,100, the median rent is $750/month.
Goshen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Goshen at a glance
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 49.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,000State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $136,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Goshen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Goshen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goshen the median home value is $136,100, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 16% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.
Goshen median household income
The median household income in Goshen is $45,000 and the income per person is $28,537. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Goshen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.38
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Goshen has many vacation and second homes.
Goshen demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goshen ›
Education in Goshen
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Goshen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goshen
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.9%
Goshen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | 271 | $45,000 | $136,100 | $750 |
| Craigsville | 1,104 | $39,609 | $176,900 | $738 |
| East Lexington | 1,652 | $64,241 | $275,700 | $954 |
| Fairfield | 566 | $113,646 | $224,400 | — |
| Lexington | 7,525 | $84,517 | $275,200 | $1,081 |
| Deerfield | 439 | $88,657 | $163,800 | — |
| Middlebrook | 241 | $55,519 | $251,100 | — |
| Hot Springs | 487 | $104,545 | $260,100 | $876 |
| Greenville | 1,183 | $41,691 | $199,200 | — |
More for people moving to Goshen
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What is the median household income in Goshen, VA?
The median household income in Goshen is $45,000, 52% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $136,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Goshen?
The median gross rent in Goshen is $750 per month, about 16% of household income.
Is Goshen, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Goshen?
The median age in Goshen is 49.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Goshen?
The average commute to work in Goshen is 33 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goshen?
The unemployment rate in Goshen is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goshen?
8.9% 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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