Living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 26,536 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $48,456 (38% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $992/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 26,536
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $48,456State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $992/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
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 $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,296 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $48,456 and the income per person is $25,520. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,685
- Owner-occupied
- 46.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.3%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.44
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 26,536
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 10,764
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 26,536 | $48,456 | $156,500 | $992 |
| Pleasant Hill | 3,128 | $55,676 | $191,700 | $1,100 |
| Hebron | 1,125 | $79,769 | $163,100 | $1,528 |
| Lebanon South | 2,374 | $63,697 | $209,200 | $1,082 |
| West Lebanon | 827 | $67,500 | $147,800 | $1,171 |
| Sand Hill | 2,513 | $100,583 | $227,400 | — |
| North Lebanon | 12,111 | $83,690 | $234,300 | $1,116 |
| Avon | 1,397 | $65,800 | $215,200 | $782 |
| North Cornwall | 9,041 | $78,803 | $240,300 | $1,224 |
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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 $48,456, 38% 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 $156,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $992 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Lebanon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 37.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 21 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
15.9% 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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