What percentage of people rent in Goshen, IN?
38.5% (±3.2 points) of the occupied homes in Goshen, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 4,677 renting households against 7,475 that own their home.
In Goshen, the share of households that rent went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 38.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 38.5% (±3.2 points)
- Renting households
- 4,677 (±457)
- Median renter income
- $42,170 (±$5,536)
Who rents and who owns in Goshen
| Goshen | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 38.5% (±3.2 points) | 28.4% (±1.4 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 4,677 (±457) | 20,560 (±1,035) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 7,475 (±495) | 51,749 (±1,159) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $42,170 (±$5,536) | $40,379 (±$2,819) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $73,443 (±$5,934) | $83,252 (±$2,422) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Goshen, the renter share is higher than in Elkhart County (28.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Elkhart County, Goshen ranks 2 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 128 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Goshen has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.1% (±2.7 points) | 38.5% (±3.2 points) | −4.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $784 (±$28) | $1,093 (±$52) | +39.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,626 (±$2,253) | $59,184 (±$5,197) | +21.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Goshen
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | — | 38.5% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 0.6 mi | 35.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Paris | 5.0 mi | 19.5% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 5.5 mi | 14.4% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Clinton Township (Elkhart County) | 5.6 mi | 12.1% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | 5.8 mi | 9.3% (±3.1 points) | Lower |
| Dunlap | 6.4 mi | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Elkhart County) | 6.4 mi | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Millersburg | 7.6 mi | 33.1% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Paris, IN (19.5%), Harrison Township (Elkhart County), IN (14.4%), Clinton Township (Elkhart County), IN (12.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | 46.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 2 | Goshen | 38.5% (±3.2 points) |
| 3 | Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 37.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Nappanee | 36.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 5 | Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 35.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 6 | Union Township (Elkhart County) | 35.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 7 | Millersburg | 33.1% (±10.3 points) |
| 8 | Osolo Township | 30.8% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 8 of 26 places in Elkhart County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Goshen
How many renters are there in Goshen?
Goshen has an estimated 4,677 (±457) renting households, 38.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Goshen?
In Goshen, the share of households that rent went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 38.5% in 2020–2024 (−4.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Goshen?
A renting household in Goshen has 2.6 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Goshen?
The median renting household in Goshen, IN has an income of $42,170 (±$5,536) a year, against $73,443 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goshen city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goshen city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Goshen city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Goshen city, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Goshen city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Goshen city, Indiana (place:28386, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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