Living in South Lebanon, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
South Lebanon has 939 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $61,346 (26% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $400,800, the median rent is $1,042/month.
South Lebanon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 939
- Median age
- 35.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $61,346State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $400,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in South Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Lebanon the median home value is $400,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,889 a month in housing costs.
South Lebanon median household income
The median household income in South Lebanon is $61,346 and the income per person is $29,406. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in South Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.48
South Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 939
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 378
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Lebanon ›
Education in South Lebanon
5.3% of adults 25 and older in South Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
South Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lebanon | 939 | $61,346 | $400,800 | $1,042 |
| Lebanon | 19,344 | $63,176 | $336,800 | $1,312 |
| Sodaville | 309 | $53,750 | $347,300 | $1,036 |
| Waterloo | 229 | $88,750 | $293,800 | $1,167 |
| Brownsville | 1,912 | $83,098 | $373,000 | $1,665 |
| Crabtree | 602 | $120,513 | $380,100 | — |
| Lacomb | 691 | $76,221 | — | $1,145 |
| Tangent | 1,290 | $99,000 | $377,300 | $2,048 |
| Sweet Home | 10,078 | $56,927 | $273,300 | $1,213 |
More for people moving to South Lebanon
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What is the median household income in South Lebanon, OR?
The median household income in South Lebanon is $61,346, 26% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Lebanon?
The median home value in South Lebanon is $400,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in South Lebanon?
The median gross rent in South Lebanon is $1,042 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Lebanon, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in South Lebanon?
The median age in South Lebanon is 35.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in South Lebanon?
The average commute to work in South Lebanon is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in South Lebanon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Lebanon?
5.3% of adults in South 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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