What are the schools like in Lebanon, PA?

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lebanon?

The median household income in Lebanon, PA is $47,160 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Lebanon, PA?

Lebanon has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lebanon, PA affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lebanon is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,600 and the median rent is $959 per month.

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

Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 152.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1124.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lebanon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Lebanon is a small city of 26,679 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,160 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Lebanon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 95.3

Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lebanon costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lebanon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,160	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 152.4 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

152.4 /100k

Property Crime

1124.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lebanon, PA	National Avg
School District	Lebanon SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lebanon sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lebanon, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lebanon, PA	National Avg
Population	26,679	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	35.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pleasant Hill, PA 1 mi Hebron, PA 1 mi Lebanon South, PA 1 mi Sand Hill, PA 1 mi Avon, PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Lebanon

Lebanon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17046

Lebanon vs Other Cities

Lebanon, PA vs Pleasant Hill, PA Lebanon, PA vs Hebron, PA Lebanon, PA vs Lebanon South, PA Lebanon, PA vs Sand Hill, PA Lebanon, PA vs Avon, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, PA affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lebanon roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,600 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, PA?

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 152.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1124.2 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 SD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lebanon, PA a good place to live?

Lebanon, PA has a population of 26,679, a median household income of $47,160, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. 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 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lebanon?

Lebanon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17046.

What is the population of Lebanon?

The population of Lebanon, Pennsylvania is 26,679 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $125,600, median household income $47,160, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.