Living in Lebanon, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 6,430 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $45,479 (29% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $149,700, the median rent is $701/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 6,430
- Median age
- 40.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $45,479State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $149,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $701/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebanon the median home value is $149,700, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $701 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $45,479 and the income per person is $23,945. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,932
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.7%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.25
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 6,430
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,676
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 6,430 | $45,479 | $149,700 | $701 |
| St. Mary | 147 | $47,500 | $157,100 | — |
| Bradfordsville | 444 | $29,722 | — | $681 |
| Loretto | 683 | $61,250 | $183,100 | $797 |
| Springfield | 2,899 | $48,750 | $168,600 | $816 |
| Raywick | 125 | $37,273 | $101,800 | $690 |
| Mackville | 204 | $51,875 | $112,500 | $608 |
| Campbellsville | 11,622 | $49,644 | $164,600 | $685 |
| Perryville | 970 | $62,552 | $144,800 | $464 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, KY?
The median household income in Lebanon is $45,479, 29% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $149,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $701 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Lebanon, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 40.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 18 minutes; 3.5% 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?
11.7% 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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