Goshen is a small town of 756 in Ohio, with a median household income of $88,478
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Goshen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Goshen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Goshen city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.1
Goshen's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Goshen costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Goshen, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,478
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Goshen's violent crime rate is 47.0 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
47.0 /100k
Property Crime
348.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Goshen is served primarily by Goshen Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Goshen, OH
National Avg
School District
Goshen Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Goshen sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Goshen's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Goshen roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Goshen's violent crime rate is 47.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 348.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Goshen are operated by Goshen Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Goshen, OH has a population of 756, a median household income of $88,478, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Goshen averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Goshen, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45122.
The population of Goshen, Ohio is 756 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Goshen: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,800, median household income $88,478, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goshen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
