Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Lebanon, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,149
Population
1,637
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Peaceful community engulfed in natural beauty
Rural
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Peaceful
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Scenic
Nestled in northern Hunterdon County, Lebanon is a peaceful community brimming with small-town charm. Residents enjoy an idyllic setting lush with natural beauty and a slew of historic homes turned small businesses on the quaint Main Street.
Lebanon is convenient to a host of popular outdoor venues, including Round Valley Recreation Area, Spruce Run Recreation Area, and Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area as well as nearby Duke Farms. Lebanon’s close-knit community also comes together for family-friendly events such as the downhome Fire and Ice Winter Festival.
Lebanon is less than a two-hour drive from the many metropolitan amenities of Manhattan as well. Getting around from Lebanon is easy with convenience to I-78, U.S. 22, and NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,999
Average: $137,441
Education
794
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
984
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lebanon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lebanon, NJ is $1,149 for one bedroom, $2,758 for two bedrooms, and $1,575 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lebanon has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,149/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lebanon, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Lebanon Borough Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
94 Students
Patrick McGaheran Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
375 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
- Round Valley Recreation Area
- Spruce Run Recreation Area
- Paul Robinson Observatory
- Voorhees State Park
- Hunterdon County Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Lehigh Valley International
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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.