Best Places to Live in Lebanon, Connecticut

Lebanon, Connecticut is a beautiful and vibrant town in the heart of New England. Located halfway between Hartford and New London, Lebanon offers its residents easy access to larger metropolitan areas while also providing a serene rural atmosphere. The city is home to several parks, including the Wadsworth Falls State Park, which hosts an extensive network of trails that wind through scenic forests and meadows. Nature lovers can enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing along the many trails that connect different parts of the city. With its diverse housing options, excellent school system and low crime rate, Lebanon is an ideal place for those looking for a peaceful place to live while still being close enough to major cities to enjoy their cultural attractions. Small-city complex - Eastern Connecticut along the Long Island Sound to 15 miles north along the Thames River.

State: Connecticut
County: New London County
Metro Area: Norwich-New London Metro Area
City: Lebanon

Zip Codes: 06249
Cost of Living: 8.2% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level

Lebanon, Ct Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes

Pros
Central location
Historic interest
Attractive setting

Cons
Harsh winters
Some urban decay
Weak job growth

What Bert Has To Say About Norwich-New London Metro Area

New London is located where the broad Thames River empties into the Long Island Sound. Norwich lies about 13 miles upriver. New London has a rich maritime history and is now home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Norwich is an early industrial center, where the first paper and iron nails were made in the mid-1700’s. Both cities remain fairly industrial but have modestly attractive downtown cores with areas of historic buildings. New London is also home to two small colleges.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 8.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lebanon jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lebanon's cost of living is 8.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lebanon's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Lebanon, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, New London county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.9% to 40.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lebanon's population is 7,140 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 31.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lebanon is $327,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.8%.

SCHOOLS

Lebanon public schools spend $16,801 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.6 students per teacher in Lebanon. More Education

Best Places to Live in Lebanon Rankings

#13	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
#17	Best Green Cities
#67	2005 Best Places to Live
#93	America's Migraine Hot Spots

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Housing Market in Lebanon

It's a good time to buy in Lebanon. Home Appreciation is up 10.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lebanon is $327,700.

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ZIP CODES IN LEBANON, CONNECTICUT

06249

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