Cost of Living in Lebanon, VA
Population 3,133 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lebanon a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $162,000. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Lebanon lies roughly 115 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Winston-Salem. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Winston-Salem's $208,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lebanon
The median home value in Lebanon is $161,900 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $643/month, 51% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,578/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 68.2°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 9.2" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lebanon has a cost of living index of 51 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% less expensive.
Lebanon has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 26 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.65 | 3.81 | 3.96 | 3.79 | 3.82 | 3.92 | 5.00 | 3.76 | 2.84 | 2.52 | 3.14 | 3.76 |
| Snow" | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, VA?
Lebanon has a cost index of 51 (100 = national average). It is 49% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lebanon, VA?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $643 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lebanon?
The median home value in Lebanon is $161,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lebanon?
The median household income in Lebanon is $57,578 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lebanon, VA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lebanon is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Lebanon, VA affordable?
Yes, Lebanon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 51 — about 49% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
Lebanon has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 44". Average annual snowfall is 9.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lebanon at a Glance
- Population
- 3,133
- Median Income
- $57,578
- Home Value
- $161,900
- Median Rent
- $643/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 68.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.6%
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