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Lebanon, New Hampshire


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Lebanon, New Hampshire

Lebanon, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 60 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 107 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. About 12,568 people people live in Lebanon.

The People and Families of Lebanon

In Lebanon, about 52% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lebanon, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lebanon had a median family income of $52,133. It turns out that Lebanon is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($5,040) in Lebanon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lebanon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lebanon, about 53% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Lebanon, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Lebanon, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

Lebanon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLebanon Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLebanon Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lebanon Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lebanon Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Lebanon Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lebanon Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, NH

Comparing Lebanon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population810
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home95
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime51

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