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Lebanon, New Hampshire

Introduction to Lebanon, New Hampshire

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

Lebanon History

The Town of Lebanon was chartered on July 4, 1761 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth. It was named after Lebanon, Connecticut. Early settlers in the area included Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, who later went on to found Dartmouth College. Lebanon was incorporated as a city in 1958. It is located in Grafton County, which was organized in 1771 named in honor of Augustus FitzRoy, the 3rd Duke of Grafton.

Lebanon and nearby Attractions

  • Powerhouse Shopping Mall Shopping Center
  • Storrs Hill Ski Area
  • Webster Cottage Museum
  • Quechee State Park
  • Montshire Museum of Science
  • Saint - Gaudens National Historic Site

Things To Do In Lebanon

Lebanon has several shopping centers, including the Powerhouse Shopping Mall Shopping Center, the Upper Valley Plaza Shopping Center, the North Country Plaza Shopping Center, the West Lebanon Plaza Shopping Center and the Glen Road Plaza Shopping Center. The Colburn Park Historic District is worth visiting as well. One can also visit the Quechee State Park, Wadleigh State Park and the Silver Lake State Park.

Lebanon Transportation

Burlington International is the nearest major airport.

Lebanon Higher Education

Lebanon College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the area include Dartmouth College, Norwich University and Plymouth State College.

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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