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Goshen, IN


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Goshen, Indiana

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

The People and Families of Goshen

In Goshen, about 50% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Goshen than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goshen had a median family income of $46,877. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Goshen.

Political Inclinations

Goshen folks tended to give their money ($4,880) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Goshen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Goshen that were owner-occupied was 64%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Goshen, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Goshen, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Goshen is its reasonable commuting times.

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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