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Living in
Lebanon.
About
Life in Lebanon
If you're considering Lebanon for a move, know that you're looking at a fast-growing suburb that's genuinely caught between two identities—small town and Nashville bedroom community. The job market is real: Cracker Barrel has deep roots here, there's a tile manufacturing plant, EV charger production, and a water products company, so you're not entirely dependent on commuting into Nashville for work. That said, you'll want a car—this isn't a walkable place—and the humid subtropical climate means hot, sticky summers that many find uncomfortable.
Lebanon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
7.5%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+38.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.5% 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 (33.9%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.9%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
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 10% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lebanon
In Lebanon, rent runs 10% above the TN average, and home values are 32% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,899
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $441,712 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Lebanon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lebanon is close to the TN 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
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Commute27 min avg
How Lebanon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lebanon, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lebanon runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
266.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
711.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lebanon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wilson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wilson County, which includes Lebanon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Hail | $437,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Drought | $783,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.2M |
| 2022 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Tornado | $2.1M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $409.5M |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $423,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $143,500 |
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
Wilson County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wilson County, which includes Lebanon, is typically good.
Median AQI
38
Wilson County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lebanon has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
91
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 28°F | 4.67" |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 4.91" |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 4.97" |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 4.93" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 5.61" |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.84" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.85" |
| Oct | 73°F | 47°F | 3.39" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 3.71" |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 5.16" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lebanon
Lebanon has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Highpoint Health-sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Gallatin
Tristar Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Hermitage
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lebanon
Lebanon's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lebanon
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,104 students · in-state tuition $28,540 · 59% graduate · median earnings $66,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Volunteer State Community College
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,339 students · in-state tuition $4,900 · 28% graduate · median earnings $45,291 (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: Stones River National Battlefield, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lebanon
Lebanon has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Stones River National Battlefield (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
23 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
70 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
90 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
96 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lebanon
Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library
108 South Hatton Avenue, 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, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Lebanon's median rent is $1,306/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $72,848/year. Median home value is $378,400.
Is Lebanon, Tennessee safe?⌄
Lebanon's violent crime rate was 266 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 711 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lebanon, Tennessee?⌄
Lebanon has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Lebanon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,306/month and median household income is $72,848/year. The median home value is $378,400. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lebanon, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Lebanon is 27 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