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Lebanon, PA


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Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon county, is 21 miles N of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 71 miles W of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 24,461 people people live in Lebanon.

The People and Families of Lebanon

In Lebanon, about 43% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lebanon, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lebanon had a median family income of $34,045.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($21,400) in Lebanon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lebanon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lebanon, about 50% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Lebanon.

Commuting

In Lebanon, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLebanon Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lebanon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lebanon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime41
Low Violent Crime22

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