What are the schools like in Lebanon, NH?

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lebanon?

The median household income in Lebanon, NH is $90,911 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Lebanon, NH?

Lebanon has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.6 inches.

Lebanon, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lebanon, NH affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lebanon is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,800 and the median rent is $1,603 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lebanon, NH?

Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 95.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1604.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lebanon, NH a Good Place to Live?

Lebanon is a small city of 14,515 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $90,911 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Lebanon stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lebanon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lebanon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.7

Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 105.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lebanon costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lebanon, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,603	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,911	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 95.5 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.5 /100k

Property Crime

1604.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lebanon, NH	National Avg
School District	Lebanon School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lebanon sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 60.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lebanon, NH
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	82.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	60.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lebanon, NH	National Avg
Population	14,515	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

White River Junction, VT 4 mi Wilder, VT 4 mi Hartford Village, VT 5 mi Hanover, NH 5 mi Enfield, NH 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Lebanon

Lebanon, NH is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

03766 03784

Lebanon vs Other Cities

Lebanon, NH vs White River Junction, VT Lebanon, NH vs Wilder, VT Lebanon, NH vs Hartford Village, VT Lebanon, NH vs Hanover, NH Lebanon, NH vs Enfield, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, NH affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lebanon roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $316,800 and median rent is $1,603/month.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, NH?

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 95.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1604.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lebanon?

Public schools in Lebanon are operated by Lebanon School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lebanon, NH a good place to live?

Lebanon, NH has a population of 14,515, a median household income of $90,911, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lebanon?

Lebanon averages 30.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 60.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lebanon?

Lebanon, NH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 03766, 03784.

What is the population of Lebanon?

The population of Lebanon, New Hampshire is 14,515 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lebanon?

Key numbers for living in Lebanon: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $316,800, median household income $90,911, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lebanon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.