Living in Lebanon, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 15,270 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $48,359 (32% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $158,800, the median rent is $809/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 15,270
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,359State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $158,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $158,800, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $48,359 and the income per person is $28,196. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,061
- Owner-occupied
- 52.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.9%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.36
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 15,270
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 6,338
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 15,270 | $48,359 | $158,800 | $809 |
| Bennett Springs | 135 | $76,650 | — | — |
| Stoutland | 243 | $42,083 | $78,800 | $950 |
| Conway | 732 | $34,519 | $94,000 | $826 |
| Richland | 2,136 | $34,268 | $76,100 | $683 |
| Niangua | 537 | $45,179 | $105,400 | $693 |
| Buffalo | 3,417 | $39,896 | $141,800 | $627 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | $175,500 | $1,025 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | $228,600 | $1,188 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, MO?
The median household income in Lebanon is $48,359, 32% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $158,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $809 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Lebanon, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 37.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 17 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
18.2% 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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