At a Glance
Median Income
$110,729
$42,647 per capita
Home Value
$315,800
Zillow: $384,092
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
2,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How South Lebanon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Lebanon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Lebanon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $110,729 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,647. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 South Lebanon is $315,800 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,092. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 28.1% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
South 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.
Education
46.3% of adults in South Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population6,552
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,905/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$110,729
Per Capita$42,647
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$18,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
Housing
A+
Home Value$315,800
Rent$1,086
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$384,092
Housing Units2,360
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property2,208/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation748 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in South Lebanon was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% 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.