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Living in
Lebanon.
About
Life in Lebanon
Housing is budget-friendly—median home values around $156,500 and rentals near $1,024 monthly—which matters if you're watching costs carefully. The job market is stable with 5.3% unemployment, though the median household income of $48,456 reflects that this isn't a high-wage hub; it's working-class Pennsylvania. Winters are cold (averaging 29°F in January) and summers warm and humid, so if you prefer mild climates year-round, this won't feel like home.
Lebanon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
83.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Lebanon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lebanon, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (55.6%), and 29.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
32.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
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 18% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lebanon
In Lebanon, rent runs 18% below the PA average, and home values are 39% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,365
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1947
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $290,034 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above PA average
Unemployment in Lebanon
Unemployment in Lebanon is 1 percentage points higher than the PA 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
Commute20.6 min avg
How Lebanon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lebanon, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS)
Regional airport · few flights19k passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lebanon runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
170.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,175.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lebanon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lebanon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lebanon County, which includes Lebanon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Winter Storm | $24,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $67,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Winter Storm | $4,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lebanon County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lebanon County, which includes Lebanon, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
128
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lebanon County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lebanon has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.06" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.60" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.72" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.85" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.63" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.63" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 4.10" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.57" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lebanon
Lebanon has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Hershey
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lebanon
Lebanon's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lebanon
Lebanon has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
5 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
41 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayGettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park
56 mi awayEisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lebanon
Lebanon Community Library
125 N Seventh 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, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Lebanon's median rent is $992/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,456/year. Median home value is $156,500.
Is Lebanon, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Lebanon's violent crime rate was 171 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 1175 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?⌄
Lebanon has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Lebanon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $992/month and median household income is $48,456/year. The median home value is $156,500. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lebanon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Lebanon is 21 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