The Town FilesLebanon, New Hampshire
City in Grafton County · population 14,282 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $385,400
- Household income
- $98,147
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 38.9
Lebanon is a city of 14,282 people in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $385,400, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of New Hampshire towns, better for young professionals than 94% of New Hampshire towns, better transit than 94% of New Hampshire towns.
How Lebanon ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon is worth $385,400, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $98,147, which is more affordable than 46% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,744 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,400 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,744 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $98,147 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.0% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon
| People | Lebanon | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.5% |
Weather in Lebanon
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.3°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 60.6 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 13, 1999 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 13, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Grafton County since 1996
Grafton County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grafton County
Grafton County had 54,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,105 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Lebanon
4 public schools with 1,416 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | 9-12 | 609 | 11.7 |
| Lebanon Middle School | 5-8 | 457 | 11.1 |
| Hanover Street School | K-4 | 306 | 10.2 |
| Ledyard Charter School (charter) | 9-13 | 44 | — |
Towns near Lebanon
- White River Junction, VT3.9 mi · 2,532 people · home $278,800
- Wilder, VT4.4 mi · 3,071 people · home $273,200
- Hanover, NH5.4 mi · 9,078 people · home $842,600
- Hanover, NH6.8 mi · 11,870 people · home $824,900
- Hartford, VT6.9 mi · 10,686 people · home $304,500
- Enfield, NH7.1 mi · 4,465 people · home $390,800
- Grantham, NH9.7 mi · 3,404 people · home $343,100
- Hartland, VT10.0 mi · 3,446 people · home $348,600
Lebanon questions
Is Lebanon, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon scores better for retirees than 87% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 17%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon is valued at $385,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,147, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,744 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 9.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 60.6 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 13, 1999. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)