New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lebanon is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,664. Residents earn $108,672 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lebanon receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lebanon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lebanon is $108,672, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Lebanon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lebanon is $377,300, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,993 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lebanon is a highly educated community — 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 70.4% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 29.6% |
| 121% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,672 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $151,298 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,073 |
| County GDP | $9,867M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
| Census Median | $377,300 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $336,950 |
| Median List Price | $336,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,993 |
| 71% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6419°N, 74.8333°W |
| County FIPS | 34019 |
Winner: Republican by 6.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.8% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,849/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 36.4 min |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |