Real Estate Investing in Goshen, Virginia

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,012 • Rockbridge County

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Should you buy in Goshen, VA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $38,250 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $222,174
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Goshen Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Goshen shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Goshen is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Goshen are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Virginia.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Goshen — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$222,174
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (VA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Staunton, VA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
34%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Staunton, VA metro
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Days to pending
10.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Goshen, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goshen, VA

Is real estate in Goshen, VA a good investment right now?

Goshen, VA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $222K and rents near $1,044/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How strong are rents in Goshen, VA?

Investors in Goshen, VA typically see rents near $1,044/mo per month against $222K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Which real estate strategy fits Goshen, VA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Goshen, VA. The numbers - $222K homes against $1,044/mo rents - support that play.

Is VA a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Goshen, VA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Are there empty rentals in Goshen, VA?

Vacancy in Goshen, VA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,044/mo.

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