What is the median household income in West Lebanon, IN?
The median household income in West Lebanon, IN is $64,688 (±$23,526) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $589 a month would take about $23,600 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In West Lebanon, the median household income went from $56,875 in 2015–2019 to $64,688 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $64,688 (±$23,526)
- Median renter income
- $37,639 (±$20,532)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $23,600
Income in West Lebanon against Warren County, its state and the nation
| West Lebanon | Warren County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,688 (±$23,526) | $82,425 (±$5,767) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $37,639 (±$20,532) | $44,063 (±$11,105) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $83,500 (±$41,489) | $88,393 (±$9,301) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $589 (±$115) | $830 (±$91) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Lebanon, median household income is not measurably different from Warren County ($82,425).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($71,957).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Warren County, West Lebanon ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 964 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in West Lebanon
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $589 a month ($7,068 a year) needs an income of about $23,600 a year.
The median renting household in West Lebanon earns $37,639 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,875 (±$8,542) | $64,688 (±$23,526) | +13.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $788 (±$66) | $589 (±$115) | −25.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $71,200 (±$9,560) | $113,300 (±$13,614) | +59.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near West Lebanon
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lebanon | — | $64,688 (±$23,526) | — |
| Pike Township (Warren County) | 2.0 mi | $87,813 (±$26,758) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Warren County) | 3.1 mi | $68,966 (±$8,867) | Not measurably different |
| Steuben Township (Warren County) | 4.0 mi | $106,066 (±$46,563) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsport | 5.1 mi | $65,550 (±$9,324) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Warren County) | 6.1 mi | $140,250 (±$76,273) | Not measurably different |
| Kent Township | 7.1 mi | $56,641 (±$14,072) | Not measurably different |
| Attica | 7.5 mi | $68,931 (±$5,800) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 7.8 mi | $87,536 (±$33,539) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pike Township (Warren County) | $87,813 (±$26,758) |
| 7 | Mound Township | $79,000 (±$18,714) |
| 8 | State Line City | $73,750 (±$22,253) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Warren County) | $68,966 (±$8,867) |
| 10 | Warren Township (Warren County) | $66,193 (±$14,929) |
| 11 | Williamsport | $65,550 (±$9,324) |
| 12 | West Lebanon | $64,688 (±$23,526) |
| 13 | Adams Township (Warren County) | $62,500 (±$39,682) |
| 14 | Kent Township | $56,641 (±$14,072) |
| 15 | Pine Village | $44,048 (±$8,292) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Warren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Lebanon
What is the median household income in West Lebanon?
The median household income in West Lebanon is $64,688 (±$23,526) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in West Lebanon?
About $23,600 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $589 a month.
Have incomes in West Lebanon kept up with inflation?
In West Lebanon, the median household income went from $56,875 in 2015–2019 to $64,688 in 2020–2024 (+13.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in West Lebanon?
The median renting household in West Lebanon, IN earns $37,639 (±$20,532) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lebanon town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Lebanon town, Indiana (place:82934, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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