Living in South Lebanon, OR

Explore South Lebanon and see how it fits the life you want to build.

939 Population Linn County County Census-Designated Place Place Type Oregon State
Overall Match7.9 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

South Lebanon at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population939
Median Household Income$61,346
Median Home Value$400,800
Median Gross Rent$1,042
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership89.4%
Housing Vacancy0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

South Lebanon is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in South Lebanon Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in South Lebanon and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment5.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in South Lebanon

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$400,800
Median Gross Rent$1,042
Homeownership89.4%
Housing Vacancy0.0%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability8.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for South Lebanon, OR

Median Household Income$61,346
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment10.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in South Lebanon and how households are structured

Population939
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size2.5

South Lebanon is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in South Lebanon

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for South Lebanon point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.0°F
Average Winter Low36.8°F
Annual Rainfall45.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in South Lebanon

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

South Lebanon is located in Linn County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Linn County.

County Intelligence

South Lebanon & Linn County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

South Lebanon is located in Linn County, Oregon.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in South Lebanon.

Current NarrowTheList data for South Lebanon shows a population of about 939. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Linn County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for South Lebanon.

For someone considering a move to South Lebanon, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.