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Is Goshen, NY expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 41 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,809117% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$112,857about $9,405/month · 30% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$396,30019% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $152,360 a year. That is $73 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 342 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Goshen
$3,809
Medina
$935
Wappingers Falls
$1,348
Lakeview
$3,265
Webster
$1,921
Washingtonville
$1,491
Salamanca
$581

How much do households earn in Goshen?

Under $25k
20.1%
$25k–50k
12.2%
$50k–100k
28.6%
$100k–150k
22.1%
$150k+
17.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Goshen

SizeGoshenU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,671$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,349$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,126$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,115$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Goshen overall?

Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Goshen, so the New York figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Goshen

🏛️ Property tax$9,609a year · 2.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$150a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Goshen

Commute to work26.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goshen?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,059 a month less than renting.

Renting
$3,809
Owning
$2,750

Owning assumes a typical $396,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Goshen, NY?

Renting in Goshen costs a median of about $3,809 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.

How much do I need to make to live in Goshen?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $152,360 a year, or $73 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Goshen cheap or expensive?

Goshen is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.5% of the typical household income of $112,857. It ranks 342nd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Goshen?

The median homeowner in Goshen pays $9,609 a year in property taxes, about 2.42% of the median home value.

Is Goshen more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Goshen?

The median home value in Goshen is $396,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,773 people live in Goshen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.