Housing data for West Goshen Township, PA
West Goshen Township, PA has an estimated 23,553 residents and 9,637 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Chester County.
27.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,908 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+2.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 23,553 (±34)
- Housing units
- 9,637 (±324)
- Households that rent
- 27.8%
- Median gross rent
- $1,908
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.4%
What stands out in West Goshen Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 24.5% (±3.3 points) in West Goshen Township, higher than in Chester County (14.3%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 62.6% (±10.0 points) in West Goshen Township, higher than in Chester County (47.7%).
Median home value: $575,300 (±$20,297) in West Goshen Township, higher than in Chester County ($485,600).
Households that moved in since 2020: 24.7% (±3.8 points) in West Goshen Township, higher than in Chester County (20.8%).
- Types of homes in West Goshen Township
- Rent burden in West Goshen Township
- Home values in West Goshen Township
- How long people stay in West Goshen Township
Housing in West Goshen Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,908 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,011 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 62.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 27.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $132,242 median household income
- Home values: $575,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,731 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,464 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 24.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 71.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 53.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.8% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 40.4% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 24.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +2.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,210 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 19383)
West Goshen Township against Chester County, its state and the nation
| West Goshen Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 23,553 (±34) | 547,840 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 9,637 (±324) | 212,491 (±225) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.8% (±2.5 points) | 24.9% (±0.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 (±$101) | $1,763 (±$28) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $132,242 (±$4,804) | $127,208 (±$2,511) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $575,300 (±$20,297) | $485,600 (±$4,003) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,464 (±$248) | $6,308 (±$63) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 53.3% (±5.4 points) | 44.9% (±1.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.7 minutes (±1.7) | 26.9 minutes (±0.4) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.4% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.9 years (±1.5) | 40.8 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Goshen Township covers 11.9 square miles of land, about 1,986 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Goshen Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 23,001 (±27) | 23,553 (±34) | +2.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 9,157 (±263) | 9,637 (±324) | +5.2% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,428 (±$40) | $1,908 (±$101) | +33.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $384,700 (±$8,454) | $575,300 (±$20,297) | +49.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $101,452 (±$6,261) | $132,242 (±$4,804) | +30.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,296 (±$63) | $2,731 (±$134) | +18.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $4,272 (±$157) | $5,464 (±$248) | +27.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.1% (±2.2 points) | 27.8% (±2.5 points) | −0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.8% (±4.9 points) | +1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in West Goshen Township
In 2025, the West Goshen Township Police Department reported 147 violent and 1,138 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Chester County, the departments that report recorded 86 violent and 579 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in West Goshen Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19383 | 38% | 6,537 | — | — | $23,514 |
| 19380 | 26% | 49,856 | $1,869 | $564,400 | $122,899 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Goshen Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 1.1 mi | $1,731 | $490,700 | 64.6% |
| East Goshen Township | 2.8 mi | $1,785 | $528,600 | 28.4% |
| East Bradford Township | 2.8 mi | $2,392 | $603,700 | 11.8% |
| Westtown Township | 3.2 mi | $2,389 | $616,200 | 16.9% |
| West Whiteland Township | 3.7 mi | $2,195 | $490,900 | 36.9% |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 4.0 mi | $2,287 | $669,500 | 23.5% |
| Exton | 4.3 mi | $2,202 | $554,200 | 70.9% |
| Frazer | 4.8 mi | $2,139 | $611,700 | 34.8% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like West Goshen Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazer | $2,139 | $611,700 | $141,801 | 34.8% |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | $1,971 | $611,100 | $121,350 | 22.5% |
| Whitemarsh Township | $2,322 | $570,100 | $148,970 | 26.0% |
| Paoli | $1,995 | $481,200 | $138,396 | 24.6% |
| East Goshen Township | $1,785 | $528,600 | $106,866 | 28.4% |
| Tredyffrin Township | $2,105 | $709,700 | $162,194 | 25.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Goshen Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for West Goshen Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $122,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 West Goshen Township
What is the average rent in West Goshen Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Goshen Township is $1,908 (±$101) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Goshen Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Goshen Township, PA is $1,801 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in West Goshen Township rent-burdened?
62.6% of renting households in West Goshen Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Goshen Township?
West Goshen Township has an estimated 2,599 (±266) renting households, 27.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Goshen Township?
The median household income in West Goshen Township is $132,242 (±$4,804) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Goshen Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $575,300 (±$20,297) for owner-occupied homes in West Goshen Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Goshen Township growing?
In West Goshen Township, the number of residents went from 23,001 in 2015–2019 to 23,553 in 2020–2024 (+2.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in West Goshen Township?
The ZIP codes that cover West Goshen Township are 19383, 19380.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Goshen Township Police Department (ORI PA0151400)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for West Goshen township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83080, in state:42 county:029).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .