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Lebanon, NJ


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Lebanon, New Jersey

Lebanon, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 23 miles W of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,065 people people live in Lebanon.

The People and Families of Lebanon

In Lebanon, about 57% 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 $83,436. It turns out that people in Lebanon tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($9,350) in Lebanon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Lebanon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lebanon, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Lebanon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLebanon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLebanon Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLebanon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLebanon People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lebanon College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lebanon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People Above Poverty107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use71
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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