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Living in
Lebanon.
About
Life in Lebanon
Living here means embracing small-town life while staying close enough to bigger job markets—Corvallis and Albany are both just 25 minutes away, which matters when you're actually working and paying bills. The median home value sits around $336,800 with median rent at $1,312 a month, making it genuinely affordable compared to much of the Pacific Northwest, though you'll want to know the job picture before moving: Lowe's Regional Distribution Center dominates as the largest employer with 650 jobs, while Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, the school district, Walmart, Weyerhaeuser, and Entek International provide other steady work. Weekends revolve around the Strawberry Festival in early June—a real community tradition since 1909 that still draws people—and outdoor access is built into daily life through 15 parks totaling 71.5 acres, plus an ongoing Build Lebanon Trails project aiming to create over 50 miles of walking and biking paths along the South Santiam River.
Lebanon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+9.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lebanon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lebanon, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.4%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 14% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Lebanon
In Lebanon, rent runs 14% below the OR average, and home values are 29% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,114
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $392,264 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Lebanon
Unemployment in Linn County, which includes Lebanon, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Lebanon: Linn County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Linn County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lebanon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Lebanon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lebanon, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 74 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lebanon runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
157.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
684.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lebanon Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Linn County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Linn County, which includes Lebanon, the most common type is heavy snow, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | $7,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | Debris Flow | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Heavy Rain | $38,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
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.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Linn County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Linn County, which includes Lebanon, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
72
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Linn County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lebanon has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 33°F | 7.50" |
| Feb | 50°F | 34°F | 5.82" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 6.45" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 5.46" |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 72°F | 47°F | 2.90" |
| Jul | 81°F | 50°F | 0.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 49°F | 0.61" |
| Sep | 76°F | 46°F | 2.28" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 5.15" |
| Nov | 52°F | 37°F | 7.89" |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 8.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lebanon
Lebanon has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Albany
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.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lebanon
Lebanon's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lebanon (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,174 students · in-state tuition $7,733 · 17% graduate · median earnings $46,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lebanon
Lebanon has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lebanon
Lebanon Public Library
55 Academy St, 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, Oregon affordable?⌄
Lebanon's median rent is $1,312/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $63,176/year. Median home value is $336,800.
Is Lebanon, Oregon safe?⌄
Lebanon's violent crime rate was 158 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 684 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lebanon, Oregon?⌄
Linn County, which includes Lebanon, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Lebanon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,312/month and median household income is $63,176/year. The median home value is $336,800. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lebanon, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Lebanon is 26 minutes, which is about 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