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Goshen, NY


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Goshen, New York

Goshen, New York, in Orange county, is 33 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 46 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is in the Newburgh area. There are 5,676 residents in Goshen.

The People and Families of Goshen

In Goshen, about 44% of adults are married. In Goshen, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households.

Approximately 12% of Goshen is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Goshen.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goshen had a median family income of $66,250. People say that Goshen is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Goshen folks tended to give their money ($11,775) 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 54%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village.

Commuting

In Goshen, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Goshen Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Goshen Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Goshen Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Goshen Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Goshen, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built48
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents23

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