At a Glance
Median Income
$78,598
$37,275 per capita
Home Value
$257,100
Zillow: $391,511
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
2,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $78,598 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,275. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,527 business establishments, including 439 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,511. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,216
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,598
Per Capita$37,275
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,100
Rent$1,067
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$391,511
Housing Units8,578
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property2,208/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary190/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lebanon was founded in 1802.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 439 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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