Cost of Living in Goshen, CA

Population 4,895 · California · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Goshen sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Goshen sits roughly 5 miles west of Visalia. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Visalia's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 84

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Goshen

The median home value in Goshen is $244,800 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,101/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,813/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 77.9°F and lows of 48.9°F. Overall, Goshen has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$244,800
20% below avg
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 47.3%
Renter-occupied 52.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,101
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,715/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
15.3%
Work from home
10.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$72,813
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,383
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.1%
Graduate degree 3.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.3
Male median age 29.1
Female median age 30.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.9°F
Avg Low
48.9°F
Annual Precip
8.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576370768593989792816757
Low °F 373944475460646257494035
Precip" 1.561.441.490.720.350.070.020.000.040.460.621.36

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 69 — Moderate
25.8%
Good air days/yr
242
Max AQI recorded
154
PM2.5 days
206
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Goshen, CA?

Goshen has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Goshen, CA?

The median gross rent in Goshen is $1,101 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Goshen?

The median home value in Goshen is $244,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Goshen?

The median household income in Goshen is $72,813 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Goshen, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Goshen is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Goshen, CA affordable?

Yes, Goshen is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Goshen?

Goshen has average high temperatures of 77.9°F and average lows of 48.9°F. Annual precipitation is 8.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Goshen at a Glance

Population
4,895
Median Income
$72,813
Home Value
$244,800
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
77.9°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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