1841 Goshen Courthouse, 1841
Goshen’s story
238 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,448 in 1790, 14,571 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1841 and 4 maps from 1906 on.
- 1788Goshen is established
Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
5,744
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$574K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
46.8
years
Jobs based here
3,799
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#92 of 745 in NY
Is Goshen a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Goshen grades A overall, 92nd of 745 graded towns in New York. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 95% of U.S. towns. The median household earns $105K and it is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $574K for a typical one and 5.8 times the Kiryas Joel metro’s $98K median household income. History is its standout character grade: an A, better than 94% of U.S. towns. On civic life, just 106 of New York’s 1,187 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Good Time Park, at 60 acres. Among 758 New York towns, just 10 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Goshen.
What makes Goshen stand out
Where Goshen beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,553 people come to Goshen for work
Where Goshen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,799jobs based in Goshen
10%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Goshen grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Goshen is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for safety (better than 95% of comparable towns) to D for cost of living (better than 6%), so the A overall blends very different results.
SafetyA+Open →Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.6 of 20; 8.6% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 12% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Jobs & income3,799 jobs based hereAOpen →HealthGarnet Health Medical Center 3.4 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsBeat 60% of New York districts on tests and graduationBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 4% conserved landA−Open →HistoryEstablished 1788; 11 notable people born hereAOpen →Civic life6.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 561 attractions →United States Military Academy and 60 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Goshen. Close and well known come first.
Big draw19 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
2 mi Theme parkLegoland New York
36 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
32 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
19 mi Stadium & arenaMichie Stadium
18 mi State parkBear Mountain State Park1.9M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Legoland New York: MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain · Bear Mountain State Park: Mwanner at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Goshen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goshen, and how to reach them.
PowerNew York State Elec & Gas22.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGoshen Village water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrange County Board of ElectionsOrange County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code1092410924 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Goshen.
Goshen draws workers from Goshen and beyond and has seen reported crime fall by about half.
SafetyA+
For safety, Goshen earns an A+
Reported crimes fell from 23 to 6 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
At 0.9 per 1,000 residents, Goshen’s property crime rate is below both New York’s towns (7.6) and U.S. towns (9.9). Goshen’s violent crime rate is 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
95%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.9 per 1,000 residents | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.2 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Goshen0.2
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Goshen0.9
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
95th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
89th
percentile among NY towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in ten working residents works right in Goshen
3,799 jobs are based in Goshen, 1.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 26.6 minutes, against 32.6 across New York.
Most working residents leave Goshen for work: only 10% work in town. At $105,000, Goshen’s median household income is where New York’s towns sit at $82,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The top destinations are Goshen (19%), New York (15%) and Wallkill (10%).
10%work in town
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 13% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Goshen10%
Goshen19%
New York15%
Wallkill10%
Chester3%
15 mi
median commute distance
3,799
jobs based in Goshen
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA−
For health, Goshen earns an A−
17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Goshen. Goshen beats the New York average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Goshen.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 35% |
32 measures vs. New York
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Goshen | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.6% | 17.2% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.7% |
Garnet Health Medical Center
3.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
71st
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Goshen faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 34 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Goshen.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
34
paid flood claims since 1979
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsA−
Goshen has set aside 4.4% of its land for conservation
1.3 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
#321for trails in NY
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 4.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
4.4%
conserved · 92 of 2,113 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Salesian Park | 1 mi | 34 |
| 2. Good Time Park | — | 60 |
| 3. Erie Street Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Goshen, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Goshen has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring37–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than New York overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (18% statewide). The median age in Goshen is 46.8 years. 40% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
46.8median age · NY 39.8
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 years | 42.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 32% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 20% | 22% |
GoshenNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school21%
Some college18%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate19%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Goshen | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.1% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.4% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.4% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.6% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.2% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Goshen earns a D
62% of Goshen households own their home. The typical Goshen home is worth about $574,000, up 4.3% in a year, 9% above the New York typical home.
$574KZillow home value
| Goshen | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,805 a month | $1,098 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 62% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Goshen$574K
New York$525K
Market temperature
87
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Goshen
20pages on Goshen
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 60% of NY districtsSafetyA+0.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than NY on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$574K typical home · up 4.3% in a yearWork & commuteA$105K median household income · 3,799 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 12% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Goshen
Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Chester5 mi$14,000 tuitionOrange County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Middletown5.7 mi$6,526 in-state tuitionUta Mesivta of Kiryas JoelUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Monroe9.8 mi$16,000 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Goshen residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Famous people from Goshen
11 notable people were born in Goshen.
About Goshen
Town in New York, United States
Goshen is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 14,571 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the Biblical Land of Goshen. It contains a village also called Goshen, which is the county seat of Orange County. The town is centrally located in the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Elevation
- 525 ft
- Area code
- 845
Questions about Goshen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Goshen, NY a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Goshen grades A overall, better than 89% of U.S. towns and #92 of 745 in New York. It grades A− for health, A+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Goshen, NY expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Goshen, NY known for?
Goshen was established in 1788. 11 notable people were born here, including Hartley Sawyer and Willie "The Lion" Smith.