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Goshen, Indiana

Introduction to Goshen, Indiana

Goshen, Indiana, in Elkhart county, is 10 miles SE of Elkhart, Indiana and 95 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Elkhart - Goshen area. There are 29,383 residents in Goshen.

Goshen History

Goshen was first discovered by Sieur de La Salle sometime in 1680. After Sieur de La Salle made peace with the local Miami Indians, Goshen began to be settled in by the French. It was officially named Goshen in 1831, and at the same time it was declared a county seat for Elkhart County. One of the most famous and respected directors of Hollywood, Howard Hawks, was born in Goshen.

Goshen and nearby Attractions

  • National New York Central Railroad Museum
  • Black Squirrel Golf Club
  • Maplecrest Country Club
  • Goshen Dam Pond
  • Shanklin Park
  • Abshire Park

Things To Do In Goshen

There are four parks in Goshen with greenways and trails that wind through the city. The Elkhart County Fairgrounds is the venue of the Elkhart County Fair, which is held in late July every year. It is the biggest county fair in Indiana and is reported to have the second largest attendance in the country. Another interesting local event is the Goshen Air Show, which is held annually at the Goshen Municipal Airport.

Goshen Transportation

Air transportation is available at South Bend Regional Airport.

Goshen Higher Education

Goshen College is the local institution. Others nearby include the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University-South Bend.

High Points

Goshen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGoshen Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Goshen Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Goshen Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Goshen College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Goshen Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Goshen, IN

Comparing Goshen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men58
Racial Diversity410
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime43

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