Living in Lebanon, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 6,629 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $97,750 (31% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $324,800.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 6,629
- Median age
- 39.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $97,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $324,800State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
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 $324,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,802 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $97,750 and the income per person is $40,949. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,693
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.53
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 6,629
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 2,624
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 6,629 | $97,750 | $324,800 | — |
| Milton | 4,538 | $94,493 | $318,400 | $1,587 |
| North Berwick | 5,129 | $101,875 | $428,500 | $1,105 |
| Berwick | 8,175 | $94,771 | $369,100 | $1,452 |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
| Rochester | 33,144 | $80,836 | $279,100 | $1,369 |
| Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $280,200 | $1,152 |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
| Acton | 2,721 | $78,750 | $334,300 | — |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, ME?
The median household income in Lebanon is $97,750, 31% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $324,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Lebanon, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 39.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 35 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
14.1% 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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