Living in Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rising Sun-Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Rising Sun-Lebanon has 4,163 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $113,529 (34% higher than the Delaware median), the median home value is $389,900, the median rent is $1,755/month.
Rising Sun-Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 4,163
- Median age
- 31.9State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $113,529State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $389,900State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,755/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rising Sun-Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rising Sun-Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rising Sun-Lebanon the median home value is $389,900, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,755 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,064 a month in housing costs.
Rising Sun-Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $113,529 and the income per person is $32,811. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Rising Sun-Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,282
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.39
Rising Sun-Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 4,163
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,226
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rising Sun-Lebanon ›
Education in Rising Sun-Lebanon
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Rising Sun-Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rising Sun-Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Rising Sun-Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 4,163 | $113,529 | $389,900 | $1,755 |
| Highland Acres | 3,752 | $102,356 | $306,400 | $1,583 |
| Dover Base Housing | 2,962 | $82,161 | — | $2,139 |
| Kent Acres | 2,388 | $91,524 | $241,600 | $1,574 |
| Magnolia | 274 | $113,333 | $229,800 | — |
| Rodney Village | 1,331 | $43,558 | $167,200 | $1,338 |
| Camden | 4,106 | $63,267 | $300,100 | $1,836 |
| Woodside East | 2,274 | $61,142 | $330,700 | — |
| Wyoming | 2,000 | $69,603 | $290,900 | $1,558 |
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What is the median household income in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE?
The median household income in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $113,529, 34% higher than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The median home value in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $389,900, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $1,755 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Delaware median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The median age in Rising Sun-Lebanon is 31.9 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Rising Sun-Lebanon is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Rising Sun-Lebanon is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rising Sun-Lebanon?
36.2% of adults in Rising Sun-Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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