6,192 people live in Goshen, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $58,249. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Goshen real estate offers a rare combination of rural Kentucky beauty and top-tier public schools, all within 20 minutes of downtown Louisville. This small Oldham County city, founded in 1849, sits between Highway 42 and Harmony Lake and has become one of the most sought-after areas for families moving to Louisville's east end.
Homes for sale in Goshen range from historic farmhouses on multi-acre tracts to newer construction in planned subdivisions. Buyers looking for land and privacy will find options here that simply don't exist closer to the city.
Popular subdivisions and areas within Goshen include:
Many properties feature acreage, mature trees, and pastoral views. Newer subdivisions offer more traditional suburban layouts with sidewalks, community amenities, and homes built within the last 10 to 15 years.
Local Tip: Goshen's Oldham County location means access to some of the best public schools in Kentucky, a major draw for families coming from Jefferson County.
Goshen's identity is rooted in its connection to the land. The Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve offers 170 acres of rolling woodlands, creeks, waterfalls, and 9.5 miles of trails, plus the historic 200-year-old Mahan Manor. It's open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
Hermitage Farm, home to the acclaimed Barn8 restaurant, has become a regional destination for farm-to-table dining. The historic Goshen General Store building now houses Market on 42, Goshen Taproom, and Dean's Ice Cream.
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Golf is well represented in the area, with Harmony Landing Country Club, Hunting Creek Country Club, and Nevel Meade Golf Course all within a short drive. Nearby Hillcrest and Prospect expand dining and shopping options along the Highway 42 corridor.
Goshen is in the Oldham County School District, one of the highest-performing districts in Kentucky. Students attend Goshen Elementary, North Oldham Middle, and North Oldham High School.
Goshen has a rural, small-town feel with horse farms, open land, and natural preserves. But it's only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville and close to suburban amenities in Prospect and along Highway 42.
Outdoor highlights include the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve and Woodland Farm. Dining options center on Barn8 at Hermitage Farm and the Goshen General Store complex. Golf courses and country clubs are nearby.
About 20 to 25 minutes to downtown Louisville via Highway 42 or I-71. The drive is scenic and relatively straightforward.
Yes. Goshen is one of the best areas near Louisville for finding homes on multiple acres. Properties range from quarter-acre subdivision lots to multi-acre farmettes and estates.
Goshen offers a more rural, spacious feel than Prospect, with larger lots and more agricultural character. Prospect is more suburban with denser subdivisions. Both share access to the Oldham County School District.
Goshen has 1,987 households, with an average household size of 3.1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Goshen do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,192 people call Goshen home. The population density is 199.84 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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