Living in Lebanon, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 4,474 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $88,750 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $170,700, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 4,474
- Median age
- 30.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $170,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebanon the median home value is $170,700, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,390 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $88,750 and the income per person is $38,263. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,764
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.30
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 4,474
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 1,564
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
38.7% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| O'Fallon | 32,262 | $105,982 | $295,700 | $1,332 |
| Mascoutah | 8,816 | $97,375 | $224,900 | $1,370 |
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Shiloh | 14,572 | $99,573 | $274,000 | $1,187 |
| New Baden | 3,463 | $81,393 | $172,200 | $1,133 |
| St. Jacob | 1,759 | $112,188 | $201,000 | $1,138 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, IL?
The median household income in Lebanon is $88,750, 6% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lebanon?
The median home value in Lebanon is $170,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $1,091 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Lebanon, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 30.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 24 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
38.7% of adults in 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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