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Goshen, UT


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Goshen, Utah

Goshen, Utah, in Utah county, is 23 miles SW of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 315 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The town is in the Provo - Orem area. There are 874 residents in Goshen.

The People and Families of Goshen

In Goshen, about 71% of adults are married. When people think of Goshen, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Goshen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goshen had a median family income of $45,855.

Goshen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Goshen that were owner-occupied was 85%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Goshen, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Goshen Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Goshen, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population83
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population38
Well-Paid Single Women27
Senior Citizens14
Racial Diversity11
Age of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size105
Portion of People Married105

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents36
People Living Alone28
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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