At a Glance
Median Income
$47,439
$24,321 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $278,193
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
2,034/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
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 $47,439 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,321. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,193. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,034/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,600
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density6,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,439
Per Capita$24,321
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$1,024
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$278,193
Housing Units11,651
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent250/100K
Property2,034/100K
Murder3.9/100K
Assault146/100K
Burglary297/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation457 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lebanon was founded in 1720.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.