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Living in
Goshen.
About
Life in Goshen
Goshen is a working manufacturing town with a practical, unpretentious character. The RV and automotive sectors drive the local economy and job market, which means stable employment opportunities but also that the economic health here tracks industrial cycles. The cost of living is reasonable—median home values hover around $185,000 and rents average $1,093—making it an affordable option compared to larger Midwest cities.
Goshen at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Foreign-Born
15.0%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Goshen: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Goshen, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.7%), and 26.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IN
Rent, home values, and income in Goshen
In Goshen, home values are 15% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,782
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $281,749 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Goshen
Unemployment in Goshen is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Goshen Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.9 min avg
How Goshen residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Goshen, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
South Bend International Airport (SBN)
Small hub552k passengers boarded in 2025
- 100 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 110 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Goshen runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
159.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,942.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Goshen Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Elkhart County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Elkhart County, which includes Goshen, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $378,500 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $752,500 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $171,500 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Elkhart County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Elkhart County, which includes Goshen, is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
136
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Elkhart County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Goshen has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
45.2"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.44" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.79" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.12" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.99" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.05" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.33" |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.96" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.52" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Goshen
Goshen has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Goshen Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc.
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Elkhart General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Elkhart
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Goshen
Goshen's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Goshen
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 773 students · in-state tuition $40,060 · 61% graduate · median earnings $61,420 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Goshen
Goshen has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
66 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Goshen
Goshen Public Library
601 South 5th Street, Goshen
Cities Near Goshen
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Goshen FAQ
Is Goshen, Indiana affordable?⌄
Goshen's median rent is $1,093/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,184/year. Median home value is $184,900.
Is Goshen, Indiana safe?⌄
Goshen's violent crime rate was 160 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1942 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Goshen, Indiana?⌄
Goshen has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Goshen, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Goshen is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,093/month and median household income is $59,184/year. The median home value is $184,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Goshen, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Goshen is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from