Living in Lebanon, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 44,788 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $72,848 (5% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $378,400, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 44,788
- Median age
- 35State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $72,848State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $378,400State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebanon the median home value is $378,400, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,837 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $72,848 and the income per person is $37,959. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,262
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.50
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 44,788
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 17,290
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 44,788 | $72,848 | $378,400 | $1,306 |
| Gladeville | 2,199 | $97,148 | $464,400 | — |
| Mount Juliet | 42,073 | $107,068 | $460,100 | $2,011 |
| Tuckers Crossroads | 426 | $92,679 | $428,600 | — |
| Rural Hill | 2,075 | $108,250 | $458,700 | — |
| Norene | 137 | $122,054 | $341,700 | — |
| Green Hill | 6,866 | $91,818 | $365,900 | $1,296 |
| Watertown | 1,463 | $68,148 | $250,000 | $1,036 |
| Castalian Springs | 678 | $57,917 | $283,100 | — |
More for people moving to Lebanon
Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, TN?
The median household income in Lebanon is $72,848, 5% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $378,400, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $1,306 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Lebanon, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 35 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 27 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
30.8% 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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