Lebanon, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Linn County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,978 Population 2,647/sq mi density
$56,740 Median Income $30,725 per capita
$295,900 Home Value $392,911 Zillow
$1,274 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 1,072 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,740 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$295,900 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lebanon, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,740
24% below
$30,725 per capita
Home Value
$295,900
5% above
Zillow: $392,911
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
10% above
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
60% below
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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
76%
Home Value
105%
Rent
110%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $56,740 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,725. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lebanon is $295,900 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,911. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Lebanon reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,072/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Data Overview

People

Population18,978
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,647/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,740
Per Capita$30,725
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

B+
Home Value$295,900
Rent$1,274
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$392,911
Housing Units7,718
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property1,072/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,440/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation348 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Lebanon was founded in 1878.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.