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Living in
Lebanon.
About
Life in Lebanon
Living in Lebanon means you're part of a tight-knit community anchored by serious institutions—Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center and the Geisel School of Medicine drive a lot of the local economy and bring an educated, stable workforce to town—but this isn't a one-note college town. The median household income sits at $98,147 with a 56.4% college degree rate, which tells you something about the professional landscape, though that also means cost of living isn't cheap; median home values hover around $385,400 and rent runs about $1,732 a month, so you're looking at New England prices without the Boston or Burlington rush. Winters are genuinely cold and dark (the record low is −34 °F), while summers are warm but not oppressive, and you're positioned perfectly for outdoor access: the Connecticut River forms your western boundary, Shaker Mountain and Moose Mountain anchor the area, and national sites like Saint-Gaudens and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller are within 15 miles.
Lebanon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
8.6%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+8.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Lebanon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lebanon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (16.8%), and 2.7% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
14.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above NH average
Rent, home values, and income in Lebanon
In Lebanon, rent runs 17% above the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$8,149
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $460,041 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below NH average
Unemployment in Lebanon
Unemployment in Lebanon is 1.3 percentage points lower than the NH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lebanon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14 min avg
How Lebanon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lebanon, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB)
Regional airport · few flights9,304 passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lebanon runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
134
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,748
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lebanon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grafton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grafton County, which includes Lebanon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Winter Storm | $90,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Storm | $57,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $2.9M |
| 2018 | 13 | Heavy Snow | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Grafton County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Grafton County, which includes Lebanon, is typically good — 305 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
305
per year
Moderate Days
57
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Grafton County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lebanon has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.1"
Annual Snowfall
60.6"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
150
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 9°F | 2.29" |
| Feb | 34°F | 11°F | 2.10" |
| Mar | 43°F | 21°F | 2.70" |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.32" |
| Jun | 78°F | 52°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.99" |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 3.62" |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 4.00" |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 2.84" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lebanon
Lebanon has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
White River Jct VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.6 mi away · White River Junction
Mt Ascutney Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Windsor
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lebanon
Lebanon's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lebanon
Lebanon has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayMarsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awaySaratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lebanon
Lebanon Public Library
9 East Park Street, Lebanon
Kilton Public Library
80 Main Street, West Lebanon
Cities Near Lebanon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lebanon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lebanon FAQ
Is Lebanon, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Lebanon's median rent is $1,744/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $98,147/year. Median home value is $385,400.
Is Lebanon, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Lebanon's violent crime rate was 134 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1748 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lebanon, New Hampshire?⌄
Lebanon has an unemployment rate of 1.9%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Lebanon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,744/month and median household income is $98,147/year. The median home value is $385,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lebanon, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Lebanon is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from