Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Goshen
Goshen, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,110
Population
35,640
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Bask in small-town charm with access to big-city amenities
Suburban
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Riverside
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Welcoming
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Convenient
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Affordable
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Historic
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Growing
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Quiet
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Nicknamed “the Maple City” for its many maple trees, Goshen is a scenic small town situated along the Heritage Trail in northern Indiana. Nestled in the heart of Amish Country, Goshen honors its heritage with numerous attractions and restaurants in the area. Goshen is home to a growing artisan community, which comes together at several local guilds as well as the Old Bag Factory, a converted factory that now serves as a workspace for many local artists, craftsmen, and furniture makers.
Goshen contains a vibrant downtown, teeming with unique shops, specialty boutiques, cozy cafes, and live entertainment. Residents enjoy frequent community events such as the Fire and Ice Festival, Taste of Goshen, and Volksfest in addition to a host of local parks. Goshen College provides the community with plenty of cultural opportunities through arts and music programs. Destinations like Chicago, South Bend, and Toledo are all about a two-hour drive from Goshen as well.
Explore the City
Goshen is home to many beautiful churches, such as the Goshen First Church downtown.
The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail runs three miles through Goshen.
Nearly 20,000 Amish folks live around Goshen, often traveling into the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,436
Average: $69,686
Education
7,757
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,257
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Goshen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Goshen, IN is $841 for a studio, $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two bedrooms, and $1,591 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goshen has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,110/month
721 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Goshen, IN is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Goshen is 22.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $841 - $1,595. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 1.3% less for utilities, and 2.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Goshen, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
273 Students
Public
Grades K-5
261 Students
Public
Grades K-5
252 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
861 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
861 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,004 Students
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- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.