Living in Lebanon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 17,812 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $65,154 (9% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $195,600, the median rent is $962/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 17,812
- Median age
- 34.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $65,154State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $195,600State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebanon the median home value is $195,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $65,154 and the income per person is $32,583. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,548
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.5%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.36
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 17,812
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 7,371
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 17,812 | $65,154 | $195,600 | $962 |
| Whitestown | 12,466 | $123,643 | $373,500 | $1,842 |
| Zionsville | 32,095 | $172,024 | $587,800 | $1,792 |
| Advance | 390 | $64,500 | $164,500 | $1,042 |
| Thorntown | 1,212 | $73,750 | $193,800 | $928 |
| Jamestown | 1,107 | $71,048 | $176,300 | $907 |
| Pittsboro | 4,156 | $126,023 | $312,800 | — |
| Lizton | 543 | $94,844 | $191,800 | $1,164 |
| Kirklin | 920 | $56,458 | $102,500 | $955 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, IN?
The median household income in Lebanon is $65,154, 9% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $195,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $962 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Lebanon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 34.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 21 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
21.7% 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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