Living in Lebanon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 6,234 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $129,936 (25% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $491,200, the median rent is $1,283/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 6,234
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $129,936State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $491,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,283/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.2%.
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 $491,200, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,247 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $129,936 and the income per person is $57,435. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,614
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.44
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 6,234
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 2,522
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
49.9% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 6,234 | $129,936 | $491,200 | $1,283 |
| Anderson | 607 | $89,034 | $316,100 | — |
| Glen Gardner | 1,916 | $101,974 | $330,900 | $1,890 |
| Califon | 930 | $128,194 | $431,600 | $1,781 |
| High Bridge | 3,580 | $112,467 | $336,500 | $1,831 |
| Port Colden | 332 | $57,196 | $350,500 | — |
| Hampton | 1,020 | $67,222 | $336,500 | $1,125 |
| Washington | 7,334 | $81,336 | $263,300 | $1,348 |
| Annandale | 1,568 | $168,043 | $504,900 | $2,662 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, NJ?
The median household income in Lebanon is $129,936, 25% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $491,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $1,283 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lebanon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 48.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 30 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
49.9% 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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