Living in West Lebanon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
West Lebanon has 789 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $64,688 (10% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $113,300, the median rent is $589/month.
West Lebanon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 50.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $64,688State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $113,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $589/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lebanon the median home value is $113,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $589 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
West Lebanon median household income
The median household income in West Lebanon is $64,688 and the income per person is $39,530. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in West Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.34
West Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 33.8%
- Households
- 337
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lebanon ›
Education in West Lebanon
3.7% of adults 25 and older in West Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 13.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
West Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lebanon | 789 | $64,688 | $113,300 | $589 |
| Williamsport | 1,867 | $65,550 | $158,200 | $824 |
| Attica | 3,238 | $68,931 | $118,000 | $802 |
| Rob Roy | 177 | $88,643 | $136,400 | — |
| State Line City | 103 | $73,750 | $86,400 | — |
| Covington | 3,069 | $52,466 | $164,400 | $847 |
| Foster | 100 | $120,703 | — | — |
| Alvan (Alvin) | 230 | $88,750 | $91,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Lebanon, IN?
The median household income in West Lebanon is $64,688, 10% 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 West Lebanon?
The median home value in West Lebanon is $113,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in West Lebanon?
The median gross rent in West Lebanon is $589 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is West Lebanon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%.
What is the median age in West Lebanon?
The median age in West Lebanon is 50.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in West Lebanon?
The average commute to work in West Lebanon is 29 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in West Lebanon is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lebanon?
3.7% of adults in West 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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