New Lebanon is a small town of 155 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,250
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Lebanon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Lebanon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New 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: 86.0
New Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Lebanon costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Lebanon, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Lebanon's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
New Lebanon, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Lebanon sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.7 inches of snow per year.
New Lebanon's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Lebanon roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,600 and median rent is $950/month.
New Lebanon's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
New Lebanon, PA has a population of 155, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Lebanon averages 33.7°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Lebanon, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16145.
The population of New Lebanon, Pennsylvania is 155 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Lebanon: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $128,600, median household income $61,250, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Lebanon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
