Housing data for South Lebanon Township, PA
South Lebanon Township, PA has an estimated 10,548 residents and 4,322 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lebanon County.
22.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,247 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+6.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,548 (±53)
- Housing units
- 4,322 (±227)
- Households that rent
- 22.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,247
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +6.8%
What stands out in South Lebanon Township
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 4.4% (±2.3 points) in South Lebanon Township, lower than in Lebanon County (8.7%).
Households that rent: 22.9% (±3.6 points) in South Lebanon Township, lower than in Lebanon County (28.7%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 15.0% (±3.8 points) in South Lebanon Township, lower than in Lebanon County (19.2%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 24.1% (±4.0 points) in South Lebanon Township, lower than in Lebanon County (30.7%).
- Types of homes in South Lebanon Township
- Renters and owners in South Lebanon Township
- How long people stay in South Lebanon Township
- Heating fuel in South Lebanon Township
Housing in South Lebanon Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,247 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,161 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 38.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 22.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $85,120 median household income
- Home values: $261,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,785 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,538 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 4.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 78.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 55.7% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.4% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 47.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 21.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +6.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 15.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Lebanon Township against Lebanon County, its state and the nation
| South Lebanon Township | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,548 (±53) | 144,186 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 4,322 (±227) | 59,921 (±86) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±3.6 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,247 (±$217) | $1,110 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $85,120 (±$10,881) | $78,425 (±$2,044) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $261,700 (±$13,902) | $242,000 (±$5,362) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,538 (±$201) | $3,310 (±$78) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 55.7% (±6.9 points) | 61.1% (±2.4 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) | 22.1 minutes (±0.6) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.8% (±3.6 points) | 87.7% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 42.6 years (±2.4) | 41.1 years (±0.4) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
South Lebanon Township covers 21.7 square miles of land, about 486 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Lebanon Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,878 (±22) | 10,548 (±53) | +6.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 3,707 (±167) | 4,322 (±227) | +16.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,060 (±$131) | $1,247 (±$217) | +17.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $170,600 (±$4,137) | $261,700 (±$13,902) | +53.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,059 (±$7,375) | $85,120 (±$10,881) | +16.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,335 (±$58) | $1,785 (±$163) | +33.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,857 (±$118) | $3,538 (±$201) | +23.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 22.1% (±3.1 points) | 22.9% (±3.6 points) | +0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% (±5.0 points) | 7.4% (±8.1 points) | +3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in South Lebanon Township
In 2025, the South Lebanon Township Police Department reported 19 violent and 159 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Lebanon County, the departments that report recorded 66 violent and 722 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in South Lebanon Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17042 | 32% | 40,161 | $1,113 | $237,300 | $74,831 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Lebanon Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 3.2 mi | $992 | $156,500 | 53.3% |
| Cornwall | 3.4 mi | $3,023 | $333,700 | 22.8% |
| North Cornwall Township | 3.6 mi | $1,224 | $240,300 | 33.2% |
| Pleasant Hill | 3.9 mi | $1,100 | $191,700 | 38.5% |
| West Lebanon Township | 4.2 mi | $1,171 | $147,800 | 23.4% |
| West Cornwall Township | 4.3 mi | $1,366 | $229,000 | 9.3% |
| Sand Hill | 4.3 mi | — | $227,400 | 2.8% |
| North Lebanon Township | 4.6 mi | $1,116 | $234,300 | 10.1% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like South Lebanon Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | $1,303 | $288,600 | $76,302 | 20.9% |
| Denver | $1,195 | $242,400 | $85,531 | 26.5% |
| Oley | $1,163 | $309,300 | $88,837 | 25.7% |
| Rutherford | $1,155 | $214,200 | $83,636 | 25.2% |
| Wharton Township (Fayette County) | $1,206 | $225,200 | $71,667 | 22.8% |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | $1,149 | $250,900 | $79,944 | 18.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Lebanon Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $991 | $1,071 | $1,353 | $1,742 | $1,894 |
HUD income limits for South Lebanon Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,650 | $34,400 | $55,000 |
| 2 people | $23,600 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,200 | $70,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,000 | $91,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,850 | $103,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lebanon, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $98,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
The figures for South Lebanon Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Avon, Hebron, Lebanon South.
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 South Lebanon Township
What is the average rent in South Lebanon Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Lebanon Township is $1,247 (±$217) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in South Lebanon Township?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in South Lebanon Township, PA is $1,161 (±$228) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Lebanon Township rent-burdened?
38.2% of renting households in South Lebanon Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Lebanon Township?
South Lebanon Township has an estimated 940 (±164) renting households, 22.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Lebanon Township?
The median household income in South Lebanon Township is $85,120 (±$10,881) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Lebanon Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $261,700 (±$13,902) for owner-occupied homes in South Lebanon Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Lebanon Township growing?
In South Lebanon Township, the number of residents went from 9,878 in 2015–2019 to 10,548 in 2020–2024 (+6.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in South Lebanon Township?
The ZIP code that covers South Lebanon Township is 17042.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17042 is $1,113 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lebanon, PA MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lebanon, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Lebanon Township Police Department (ORI PA0380600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for South Lebanon township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:72288, in state:42 county:075).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .