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Goshen

Pop. 5,773·47th most expensive in New York·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,930/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$965
Rising (Monthly)
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Goshen · $2,930
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,930/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$117,000/yr
Local median income
$104,643/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Goshen's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,840/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,160/yr
At $2,930/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Goshen, NY is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,773
Median income
$104,643
Median age
46.8
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
21.7%
16.4%
27.5%
23.8%
Under 1821.7%
18–3416.4%
35–5427.5%
55–6410.6%
65+23.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
18.7%
White75.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic18.7%
Asian3.8%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
21.1%
28.7%
40.2%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Goshen, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,746 → $104,643
up 56.8%
Population
5,705 → 5,773
up 1.2%
Renter share
39.2% → 37.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39% → 40.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
45.5 → 46.8
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $66,746 to $104,643 across the same window, up 56.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,705 to 5,773 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 37.7% of households rent today, against 39.2% in 2021.

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Goshen rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Goshen, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Goshen is $2,930/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,350/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($104,643/yr), Goshen ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Goshen an affordable city for renters?

Goshen is considered moderate for renters. At $2,930/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($104,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Goshen slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Goshen?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,930/mo in Goshen. The local median household income is $104,643/yr, meaning the typical Goshen household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Goshen?

Rent in Goshen has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Goshen rent compare to other cities in New York?

Goshen is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #47 out of 126 tracked cities at $2,930/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Goshen?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Goshen ($2,930/mo): Port Jervis ($1,704/mo), Middletown ($2,210/mo), Warwick ($2,706/mo).

What percentage of Goshen residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of Goshen households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. Goshen leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Goshen rent compare to the national average?

Goshen's median rent of $2,930/mo is $965 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #47 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,930/mo, rent takes ~34% of Goshen's median household income ($104,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Goshen 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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