Why Live in Lebanon
Lebanon, Oregon, known as "Strawberry City," is a suburban community celebrated for its annual Lebanon Strawberry Festival and its rich agricultural history in the Willamette Valley. The city offers a quaint downtown with Victorian homes and vintage storefronts, including the historic Kuhn Cinema. Culinary options range from pizzerias to sushi and gluten-free organic eateries. Lebanon features a variety of home styles, including New Traditional, Craftsman, and ranch-style homes, with colorful houses lining the town center and larger properties with barns on the outskirts. The Lowe's Regional Distribution Center, Entek International, and Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital are key employers. Lebanon's crime rates are lower than the national average for violent crimes, though property crime rates are comparable to national trends. The city is well-connected via the Lebanon Inter-Neighborhood eXpress (LINX) bus system and is less than 10 miles from Interstate 5, providing access to Salem and Eugene. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking trails, rafting on the South Santiam River, and events at Cheadle Lake Park, such as Guitars Under the Stars. Lebanon's warm-summer Mediterranean climate brings higher rainfall during the winter, which can lead to flooding. The Lebanon Community School District offers a low student-teacher ratio, and higher education options include Western University of Health Sciences and Linn-Benton Community College.
Home Trends in Lebanon, OR
On average, homes in Lebanon, OR sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lebanon, OR over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$315
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
95
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
