Vistors to the Sunflower Festival in Goshen can explore the beautiful grounds of Social Island.
Locals in Goshen can purchase a home or rent an apartment.
The Little League Field in Goshen gives residents many options to exercise and socialize.
Goshen's Public Library is filled with history.
The Sunflower Festival on Social Island in Goshen features live music from local acts.

Goshen, NY

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,982

Population

14,783

Renter Mix

30% Rent

A tranquil small town with lots of historic character

Upscale Scenic Historic

Situated about 40 miles southwest of Poughkeepsie, Goshen is a charming small town teeming with historic character. Goshen, the town, contains a village of the same name. The village is, essentially, the town’s bustling downtown area, offering a broad range of restaurants and shops in vintage storefronts on Main Street and Greenwich Avenue.

Goshen honors its past with the Goshen Historic Track and the Harness Racing Museum and Hall. Residents delight in the lush natural beauty that drapes Goshen’s many residential communities, where renters have their pick of various apartments. Goshen offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation with access to Good Time Park, Salesian Park, and Orange Heritage Trail. The town is also within close proximity of Goosepond Mountain State Park and Harriman State Park. The many metropolitan amenities of New York City are just 60 miles away as well.

Explore the City

The Little League Field in Goshen gives residents many options to exercise and socialize.

Goshen's Public Library is filled with history.

The Sunflower Festival on Social Island in Goshen features live music from local acts.

Local Goshen food trucks feed visitors to the annual Sunflower Festival in Goshen, NY.

The annual Sunflower Fest at Social Island in Goshen offers a variety of fun attractions.

Explore the farm and pick your own sunflowers at the Sunflower Festival in Goshen, NY.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$112,542

Average: $137,674

Education

4,539

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,628

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

50-59 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Goshen has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Goshen, NY is $1,982 for one bedroom, $2,388 for two bedrooms, and $3,533 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goshen has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,982/month
815 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,057/month
1,447 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Goshen Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

603 Students

Goshen Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

603 Students

Scotchtown Avenue School

Public

Grades PK-5

505 Students

Scotchtown Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

C J Hooker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

646 Students

C J Hooker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

646 Students

Goshen Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

981 Students

Goshen Res Center

Public

Grades 9-12

45 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Goosepond Mountain State Park
  • Mt. Peter Ski Area
  • Highland Lakes State Park

Airports

  • New York Stewart 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 June 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.