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Moving to Lebanon, Illinois

Metro East community · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

Lebanon had an estimated 4,474 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $170,700 median owner-occupied home value, $1,091 median gross rent and 23.5-minute mean commute.

The short version

Lebanon had an estimated 4,474 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $170,700 median owner-occupied home value, $1,091 median gross rent and 23.5-minute mean commute.

What stands out

Horner Park, about a mile north of Lebanon's historic downtown, offers trails, a fishing lake and sports facilities. Compare homes for the balance you want between downtown access and park trips.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates
2020–2024 ACS population estimate
4,474
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median owner-occupied home value
$170,700
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median gross rent
$1,091
as of 2024-12-31Source
Mean travel time to work
23.5 minutes
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median household income
$88,750
as of 2024-12-31Source
2020 housing units
1,900
as of 2020-04-01Source
2020 population
4,691
as of 2020-04-01Source
The local picture

A feel for Lebanon, Illinois

These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.

Local snapshot

Best for & local character

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Highlights

  • 4,691 residents in the 2020 Census
  • 1,900 housing units in the 2020 Census
  • Metro East

How it scores

CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.

Walkability40
Transit20
School context · modeled58
Nightlife & dining40
Parks & outdoors60
Arts & culture38
Quiet & peaceful58
The decision brief

Is Lebanon, Illinois a good fit?

What stands out

Horner Park, about a mile north of Lebanon's historic downtown, offers trails, a fishing lake and sports facilities. Compare homes for the balance you want between downtown access and park trips.

Things to check
Test your commute

The published mean travel time to work is 23.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.

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Does this fit your actual move?

Compare Lebanon, Illinois against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.

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Homes & housing

What does housing cost here?

Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.

Median owner-occupied home value
$170,700

A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.

Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$1,091

Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.

Data: 2024-12-31View source

Price is only part of the monthly payment

For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.

Plan the daily trip

Commute & getting around

Published mean travel time to work: 23.5 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.

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Schools

Which schools serve this address?

The address—not the city name—determines the schools

The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Lebanon, Illinois. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.

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Identify the district

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Check the boundary tool

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Confirm before deciding

Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.

Illinois school district finder

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How people spend free time

Parks & recreation

A few documented places in Lebanon, Illinois; confirm the route and current access from a specific home.

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Direct answers for movers

Questions about moving to Lebanon, Illinois

What is it like to live in Lebanon, Illinois?+

Lebanon had an estimated 4,474 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $170,700 median owner-occupied home value, $1,091 median gross rent and 23.5-minute mean commute. Horner Park, about a mile north of Lebanon's historic downtown, offers trails, a fishing lake and sports facilities. Compare homes for the balance you want between downtown access and park trips.

What should I know about housing costs in Lebanon, Illinois?+

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $170,700 in Lebanon, Illinois. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

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What should movers know about schools in Lebanon, Illinois?+

CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Lebanon, Illinois. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.

Use the Illinois district finder
What is commuting from Lebanon, Illinois like?+

The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 23.5 minutes for residents of Lebanon, Illinois. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.

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What costs should I consider before moving to Lebanon, Illinois?+

The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,091/month in Lebanon, Illinois. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.

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What should I verify before choosing a home in Lebanon, Illinois?+

The published mean travel time to work is 23.5 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Lebanon Public Library is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.

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Keep narrowing the decision

Put Lebanon, Illinois in context.

The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.

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Understand the geography

Map of Lebanon, Illinois

See where Lebanon, Illinois sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.

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This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.

Around town

Places to know

Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Lebanon, Illinois.

Parks & outdoors

1 place
Municipal park

Horner Park

Lebanon's major municipal park and recreation complex.

Official details

Shopping & errands

1 place
Historic downtown district

Historic Brick Street

Lebanon's brick-paved downtown corridor of shops, restaurants and historic buildings.

Official details

Things to do

1 place
Local museum

Lebanon Visitors' Center and Museum

A visitor center and local-history museum in the historic downtown.

Official details

Civic & everyday

2 places
Library

Lebanon Public Library

The public library serving Lebanon residents.

Official details
University

McKendree University

A private university and major institutional anchor in Lebanon.

Official details
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Sources, dates & how we got here3 sources · expand

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