Living in Lebanon, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 3,116 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $53,050 (43% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $162,400, the median rent is $621/month.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 3,116
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,050State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $162,400State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $621/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $162,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $621 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $53,050 and the income per person is $30,383. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,518
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Renter-occupied
- 39%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.14
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 3,116
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 1,397
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3,116 | $53,050 | $162,400 | $621 |
| Cleveland | 369 | $28,704 | $61,800 | $692 |
| Honaker | 1,188 | $44,183 | $91,600 | $548 |
| Castlewood | 1,357 | $60,592 | $157,300 | $684 |
| Dante | 591 | $33,696 | $81,400 | $1,328 |
| St. Paul | 963 | $33,000 | $176,100 | $460 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | $228,000 | $838 |
| Allison Gap | 526 | $36,635 | $69,900 | — |
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Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, VA?
The median household income in Lebanon is $53,050, 43% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $162,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $621 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Lebanon, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 45.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 25 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
19.1% 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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