Living in West Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
West Lebanon has 827 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $67,500 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $147,800, the median rent is $1,171/month.
West Lebanon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $147,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lebanon the median home value is $147,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,262 a month in housing costs.
West Lebanon median household income
The median household income in West Lebanon is $67,500 and the income per person is $29,587. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 341
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.48
West Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 827
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lebanon ›
Education in West Lebanon
11.3% of adults 25 and older in West Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
West Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lebanon | 827 | $67,500 | $147,800 | $1,171 |
| Pleasant Hill | 3,128 | $55,676 | $191,700 | $1,100 |
| Lebanon | 26,536 | $48,456 | $156,500 | $992 |
| Cleona | 1,882 | $72,688 | $177,600 | $1,094 |
| Sand Hill | 2,513 | $100,583 | $227,400 | — |
| North Cornwall | 9,041 | $78,803 | $240,300 | $1,224 |
| North Lebanon | 12,111 | $83,690 | $234,300 | $1,116 |
| Lebanon South | 2,374 | $63,697 | $209,200 | $1,082 |
| Hebron | 1,125 | $79,769 | $163,100 | $1,528 |
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What is the median household income in West Lebanon, PA?
The median household income in West Lebanon is $67,500, 13% 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 West Lebanon?
The median home value in West Lebanon is $147,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Lebanon?
The median gross rent in West Lebanon is $1,171 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is West Lebanon, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in West Lebanon?
The median age in West Lebanon is 38.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Lebanon?
The average commute to work in West Lebanon is 23 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in West Lebanon is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lebanon?
11.3% of adults in West 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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