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Goshen Township’s story
227 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2022 and 5 maps from 1916 on.
- 1799Goshen Township is founded
Goshen TownshipOH
A town of 16,783, founded in 1799.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
16,783
2025 Census estimate · +4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$299K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
38.8
years
Jobs based here
2,099
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#141 of 987 in OH
Is Goshen Township a good place to live?
Goshen Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A overall, ranked 141st of 987 in Ohio, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is safety: crime is low: it reports less per resident than 88% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $78K. A typical home there costs about $299K, 3.7 years of the Cincinnati metro’s $81K median household income. Goshen Township’s typical journey to work is 28 minutes, above both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Kathryn Stagge-Marr Community Park, at 82 acres with 1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Goshen Township stand out
Where Goshen Township beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Goshen Township0.7
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
76% less violent crime than OH
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Goshen Local schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Marr/Cook Elementary School | PK–2 | 645 |
| Spaulding Elementary School | 3–5 | 573 |
| Goshen Middle School | 6–8 | 660 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Goshen Township for work
Where Goshen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,099jobs based in Goshen Township
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Goshen Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Goshen Township is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 25% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthMercy Health - Clermont Hospital 9.1 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landBOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.8; 21% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Kings Island and 66 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Goshen Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
21 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
21 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
38 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
20 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
20 mi Zoo & aquariumCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden1.2M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Goshen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goshen Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy16.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterClermont Public Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Goshen Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Clermont County Board of ElectionsClermont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2026
ZIP codes45140, 45122, 45150, 4516245140 48% · 45122 47% · 45150 3% · 45162 1%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 Township.
Goshen Township sends most of its workers to Cincinnati and beyond and sees little violent crime.
SafetyA
For safety, Goshen Township earns an A
Violent crime is rare: 12 reported in 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
The level of property crime in Goshen Township is 3.6 per 1,000 residents. The rate of reported violence locally is 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
88%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Goshen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.6 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Goshen Township0.7
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Goshen Township3.6
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
88th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
89th
percentile among OH towns
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
60
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Goshen Township beat 75% of Ohio districts
Three of the 4 schools are below, and why each made the list. The largest public high school is Goshen High School, with 817 students. Public schools: the Goshen Local school district.
75%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 660 | B |
| Goshen High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 817 | B+ |
| Spaulding Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 573 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB
In Goshen Township, 4.2% of the land is conserved
Trails run 15 miles in 3 parks and preserves. The density of trails for Goshen Township comes to 0.5 miles per square mile.
#280for trails in OH
| Goshen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
4.2%
conserved · 922 of 21,780 acres
15 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cincinnati Nature Center: Long Branch Farm & Trails | 6.6 mi | 757 |
| 2. Kathryn Stagge-Marr Community Park | 1 mi | 82 |
| 3. Green Acres Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Most of Goshen Township’s workers leave town for work
Goshen Township has 2,099 jobs for its 7,424 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
The top destinations are Cincinnati (12%), Blue Ash (5%) and Miami Township (5%). Jobs based in Goshen Township grew to 2,099 in 2023, 355 more than in 2013. Half the trips to work are shorter than 13 miles.
5%work in town
| Goshen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Goshen Township5%
Cincinnati12%
Blue Ash5%
Miami Township5%
West Chester Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
2,099
jobs based in Goshen Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 36% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Natural hazards: low risk in Goshen Township, mostly inland flooding
Since 1980, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Goshen Township. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 55% come from inland flooding and 13% from tornadoes.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1980
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade B
For cost of living, Goshen Township earns a B
The share of households in Goshen Township who own their home: 85%. Zillow values the typical Goshen Township home at about $299,000, up 3.5% in a year, 22% above the Ohio typical home. Also worth knowing: its rent at the middle of the market is $1,293 a month.
$299KZillow home value
| Goshen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,293 a month | $943 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Goshen Township$299K
Ohio$246K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Goshen Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 14 inches of snow, with January nights at 23° and July afternoons at 86°.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring42–64°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Goshen Township is less healthy than 50% of U.S. towns
Among adults in Goshen Township, 18% binge drink. Just over a quarter of adults locally have been diagnosed with depression; 16% smoke cigarettes.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Goshen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Goshen Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
9.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
62nd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Goshen Township
19pages on Goshen Township
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 75% of OH districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than OH on 4 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$299K typical home · up 3.5% in a yearWork & commuteA−$78K median household income · 2,099 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 25% 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 Township
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeCommunity college · Public · Batavia10.3 mi$6,750 in-state tuitionArizona College of Nursing-CincinnatiUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Cincinnati10.7 mi$23,760 tuitionGalen College of Nursing-CincinnatiUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Cincinnati11.8 mi$18,048 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Goshen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Goshen Township
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
Goshen ( GOH-shən) is a census-designated place in central Goshen Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. It is centered on State Route 28 (especially where it overlaps with State Routes 132 and 48), approximately midway between Milford and Blanchester.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 837 ft
- ZIP code
- 45122
Goshen Township’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Goshen Township.
Miami TownshipWayne TownshipStonelick TownshipGoshen Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Township | #141 | A | B | A | A− | B− |
| Miami Township | #109 | A | C | A− | A | A− |
| Wayne Township | #484 | B | A | — | B | C |
| Stonelick Township | #673 | C+ | B | — | B− | C+ |
Wayne Township and Stonelick Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Goshen Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Goshen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Goshen Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Goshen Township grades A overall, better than 87% of U.S. towns and #141 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health, A for safety and A− for schools.
Is Goshen Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.