At a Glance
Median Income
$71,320
$36,602 per capita
Home Value
$359,300
Zillow: $447,311
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
17.0% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $71,320 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,602. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,714 business establishments, including 303 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $359,300 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $447,311. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population41,951
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,320
Per Capita$36,602
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$10,174M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
B+
Home Value$359,300
Rent$1,210
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$447,311
Housing Units15,756
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,038/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault294/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation636 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lebanon was founded in 1801.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 303 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.