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Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
21%
Lebanon
Lebanon, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,608
Population
15,305
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Sports fanatics have found a home in Lebanon!
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With a convenient and charming location in the Connecticut River Valley, Lebanon offers an abundantly active lifestyle for residents. Boating, canoeing, and kayaking are favored water sports in Mascoma Lake – and you can hit the diamond or bunny slopes at Storrs Hill Ski. Golfers can enjoy their tee-time at a number of nearby country clubs. Quechee Gorge – dubbed “New England’s Grand Canyon” – attracts visitors with its breathtaking views and hiking trails.
Back in town, the Lebanon Opera House, just north of Colburn Park, puts on excellent stage performances throughout the year. Colorful hot-air balloons are center spotlight at the summer Quechee Balloon Festival. At the Alliance for the Visual Arts, you’ll be in awe by the expansive displays showcasing native artists’ personal creations.
Fine dining establishments and casual eateries are plentiful in Lebanon. There is something to appeal to everyone, from the Three Tomatoes Trattoria to Weathervane Seafood Restaurant and Salt Pub Hill. Proximity to three major interstates and the community airport makes traveling a breeze. The Dartmouth Coach provides bus service into Boston multiple times each day.
Explore the City
Homes renovated in a modern style in Lebanon retain classic Cape Cod elements.
Larger two-story homes line the streets of Lebanon.
Residents of Lebanon are on the border of the Connecticut River.
Residents of Lebanon are within a short drive to Dartmouth College.
Locals enjoy spending their time in Downtown White River Junction near Lebanon on sunny summer afternoons.
The Tip Top Pottery is a great place for Lebanon locals to create art with friends.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,003
Average: $114,692
Education
7,270
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,897
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lebanon has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lebanon, NH is $1,897 for a studio, $2,615 for one bedroom, $2,602 for two bedrooms, and $2,759 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lebanon has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,615/month
627 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lebanon, NH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
234 Students
Public
Grades K-8
471 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
471 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
598 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
43 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Green Mountain Railroad
- Shattuck Observatory
- Montshire Museum of Science
- Quechee State Park
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.