Living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 686 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $50,114 (36% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $227,900, the median rent is $736/month.
Lebanon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 55.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,114State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $227,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
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 $227,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $50,114 and the income per person is $28,359. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 469
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 29.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.09
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 329
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 8.9%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 (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 686 | $50,114 | $227,900 | $736 |
| Dyberry | 1,303 | $88,438 | $280,600 | $1,115 |
| Oregon | 933 | $75,625 | $276,100 | $1,050 |
| Bethany | 279 | $100,250 | $236,800 | $742 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1,742 | $83,750 | $323,700 | $1,304 |
| Damascus | 3,698 | $75,357 | $282,200 | $705 |
| Prompton | 248 | $70,625 | $174,000 | $1,100 |
| Clinton | 1,961 | $67,708 | $228,300 | $1,107 |
| Honesdale | 4,467 | $47,485 | $182,400 | $1,097 |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, PA?
The median household income in Lebanon is $50,114, 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $227,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $736 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Lebanon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 55.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 27 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 7.8% (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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