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Goshen, Arkansas

town · Washington County

At a glance

2,298
Population
$670,200
Median home value (all homes)
121% above U.S. median
$745,567
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-09
$1,068/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$150,074
Median household income
91% above U.S. median
27.7 min
Average commute
98.4%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing139% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities47% above
Taxes3% below
Insurance8% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Arkansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates62.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Arkansas Economic Development Commission
At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.
state Arkansas Valley Alliance
The Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development is a regional economic development agency serving Pope County in west-central Arkansas. It operates as a non-profit, public/private organization managed by a board of directors and works in close partnership with the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce to promote the civic, economic, professional, cultural, and industrial progress of the area.
state Institute for Economic Advancement
Part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's School of Business; the Institute for Economic Advancement includes the Center for Economic Education.
state North Central Arkansas Economic Development
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce operates the Free Info Guide for Mountain Home, Arkansas, and provides information about economic development, general info, buildings & sites, plans of action, business retention/expansion, and workforce development. The site also promotes local attractions, events, and lodging and includes plan and membership resources.
state Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District is a public, non-profit planning and development organization serving Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington Counties, and it acts as a link between private and public sectors to advance economic and community development in Northwest Arkansas.
state Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance
The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance (SADA) is a regional partnership focused on connecting communities to opportunity through coordinated economic and workforce development. By uniting county leaders, educators, and industry partners, SADA helps grow business, strengthen talent pipelines, and elevate the region’s competitiveness for new investment.
state West Central Ark Planning & Dev District
West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District is a not-for-profit economic development corporation serving ten counties in West Central Arkansas. It provides technical assistance to member cities and counties to obtain funding for public improvement projects, including infrastructure, and to coordinate private and public programs that promote economic development and improve community services.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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