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Lebanon, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hunterdon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,664 Population 1,849/sq mi density
$108,672 Median Income $70,592 per capita
$377,300 Home Value $438,256 Zillow
$1,993 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
28 Violent Crime/100K 974 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,672 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$377,300 home value, $1,993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lebanon, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,672
45% above
$70,592 per capita
Home Value
$377,300
34% above
Zillow: $438,256
Median Rent
$1,993/mo
71% above
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
93% below
974/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
72% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Lebanon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lebanon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
134%
Rent
171%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $108,672 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,592. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lebanon is $377,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,256. Median rent is $1,993/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Lebanon reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 974/100K.

Education

57.8% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,664
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,849/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,672
Per Capita$70,592
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444

Housing

A+
Home Value$377,300
Rent$1,993
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$438,256
Housing Units799
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent28/100K
Property974/100K

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation238 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Lebanon was founded in 1926.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1985.
30.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.