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Goshen, IN

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Goshen, IN

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population34,374
Foreign Born10.2%
Population Density1,917people per mi²
Median Age36.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

79/100

21% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Goshen, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$31k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $93k+$144k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$170k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
4

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0mi

Hospital

9 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

MDW — Midway International

100.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Goshen, IN

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 1.5 mi
Camping7Nearest 26.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 12.1 mi
Winery2Nearest 0.8 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 18.5 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 13 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$55k+6.1%
26% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$275k
58% below US avg
College Educated
23.2%
34% below US avg
WFH
4.8%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
60.7%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$175k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 79% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−40.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.20 / 1k Residents11% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.67 / 1k Residents62% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−23.6%
Burglary
1.51 / 1k Residents27% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.85 / 1k Residents99% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Goshen, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season183 days240 frost-free
Annual Rainfall43.1"
Elevation807 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor95 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,917/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Strong Wind, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 201 mi · coast 587 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$49.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Wayne264k people are 50 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital126 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison23 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T09:11:54.000Z

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