Lebanon

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Lebanon, OR Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,314

Population

20,510

Renter Mix

43% Rent

Delight in the charms of the city that friendliness built

Riverside Close-Knit Welcoming Active Scenic Growing Convenient Affordable Mountain Views Quaint

Situated in the Willamette Valley, Lebanon is a friendly, small town on the Santiam River about 18 miles east of Corvallis. Mountain views and outdoor recreation abound in Lebanon, which sits between the Cascade Mountains and the Coast Range. Numerous parks in addition to Cheadle Lake, McDowell Creek Falls, and the Santiam River offer plenty of space to engage in all kinds of outdoor activities in Lebanon as well.

Home to the only osteopathic medical school in the state, Lebanon has enjoyed new development and growth while maintaining a charming small-town atmosphere. Lebanon’s close-knit community supports local businesses on Main Street, which is teeming with brewing companies, thrift stores, cafes, shops, and restaurants. Annual events such as the Strawberry Festival and the SeaDog Nights and Gypsy Carnival also bring the Lebanon community together. The city that friendliness built is within a 90-minute drive of larger cities like Salem, Eugene, and Portland.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$52,523

Average: $69,234

Education

3,366

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,219

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Lebanon has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lebanon, OR is $1,308 for a studio, $1,314 for one bedroom, $1,508 for two bedrooms, and $1,654 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lebanon has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,314/month
597 Sq Ft
House
$2,385/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,547/month
1,051 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lebanon, OR

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Riverview School

Public

Grades K-5

401 Students

Green Acres School

Public

Grades K-5

288 Students

Cascades School

Public

Grades K-5

283 Students

Hamilton Creek School

Public

Grades K-8

277 Students

Pioneer School

Public

Grades K-5

357 Students

Seven Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

593 Students

Hamilton Creek School

Public

Grades K-8

277 Students

Lacomb School

Public

Grades K-8

241 Students

Lebanon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,289 Students

Points of Interest

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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.