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Historic Downtown Lebanon sees growth
Lebanon, Pennsylvania was first founded in 1740, and no part of the city better showcases its history than Downtown Lebanon. In this bustling commercial district and city center, businesses and institutions are housed in brick and stone storefronts that date back more than a hundred years. Despite the city’s age, there’s a new energy that’s tangible in the streets. “A lot of the buildings Downtown used to be sort of old and dilapidated, but we’ve started getting a lot of investors coming through and buying up all the properties, and now they’re all refreshed and the prices are higher,” says Joshua Johnson, a Realtor with Iron Valley Real Estate and a lifelong Lebanon resident. “All these investors have been working with the city, too, so the whole town has been getting cleaner and safer. We’ve had a lot of new people moving in, and it’s all from good word of mouth.” Lebanon is an attractive choice for homebuyers seeking a small city feel in central southern Pennsylvania, and Downtown Lebanon is the walkable, urban heart of it all.
Cumberland Street in Downtown Lebanon is where the majority of shopping and dining is found.
Cumberland Street is home to the interesting shops and restaurants in Downtown Lebanon.
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Shops, restaurants and historic mansions line Cumberland Street
U.S. Highway 422, locally known as Cumberland Street, runs through the heart of Downtown and is the city’s central thoroughfare. Although shops and restaurants are scattered across the city’s gridded streets, most cluster along this historic corridor lined by brick storefronts with Italianate and Victorian flairs. Some picturesque buildings are now used as wedding venues, such as the Mansion at 5th, a stately Second Empire manor. Others house art galleries, thrift stores and more local businesses, whose wares range from furniture to candy to musical instruments. One of the city’s most beloved restaurants is Lebanon Gin Mill, which began in the 1930s as a café for local steel mill workers and slowly transformed into the family-owned tavern it’s known as today. This longtime community staple is known for its inviting atmosphere, with live music on its outdoor patio every Saturday. The Downtown Lounge Bar and Restaurant is a tried-and-true neighborhood watering hole, while Snitz Creek Brewery has a hip, industrial feel and serves up flights of craft beers. To start the day, Timeless Café offers coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Gas stations and corner stores provide everyday conveniences, though most residents head east to Giant, Aldi or Walmart for grocery runs.
Ornate townhomes in Downtown Lebanon feature Victorian influences.
Cumberland Street in Downtown Lebanon is a walkable area with a multitude of shops and dining.
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Townhouses built in the early 20th century and before
Downtown Lebanon is one of the oldest parts of the city, and it shows in the area’s architecture. Townhouses are packed together in tight rows along the gridded streets, and many date back to the early 20th century or even the late 19th century. While some are plain, with vinyl siding and simple front porches, others feature Victorian or Italianate detailing, dormer windows and mansard roofs. Most residents in Downtown Lebanon rent their homes, with multi-unit investment properties frequently up for sale. Townhouses can list below $100,000, especially for properties in need of repair, and prices peak around $220,000. Rare single-family homes, such as bungalows, ranch-style or split-level homes on the outskirts of Downtown, typically ask between $180,000 and $300,000.
Front porches adorn many of the townhomes in Downtown Lebanon.
Historic townhomes in Downtown Lebanon include Victorian influences.
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Lebanon bologna and the Lebanon Farmers Market are longstanding traditions
The Lebanon Farmers Market has over 100 years of history in its Downtown location, known as the Market House. Originally opened in 1892, the Lebanon Market was where residents went to stock their fridges on a weekly basis until its closure in the mid-1960s. After making a grand return in its restored building in 2010, the Lebanon Farmers Market has once again become a center of activity in the city. Local vendors provide fresh produce, meats and artisan goods from Thursdays through Saturdays, featuring live music and seasonal events that bring the community together. Another longstanding Lebanon tradition is its primary export, Lebanon bologna. This smoked beef sausage was first created by the Pennsylvania Dutch of Lebanon County in the 1700s and has been a trademark of the area ever since. Today, folks celebrate their local history and meat-smoking industry with an annual New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop, wherein a 250-pound hunk of bologna attached to a disco ball is lowered as the clock strikes midnight. Afterward, the meat is donated to local charities to feed families in need.
The Lebanon Famers Market is a popular place to grab lunch in Downtown Lebanon.
The Lebanon Farmers Market has been serving Downtown Lebanon since 1892.
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Coleman Memorial Park hosts city events
Pocket parks and playgrounds are scattered across the area. Walnut Street Park is popular after-school spot for little ones to let loose on the playground, with a couple of basketball courts and sports fields to boot. The city’s best-known park, Coleman Memorial Park, is just north of Downtown. This 99-acre park provides a wooded reprieve from the urban landscape, with walking trails through the forest past the ruins of historic mansions. The ballfields are well-used by local little league teams, and a dirt bike area, pickleball courts and disc golf course have all been recently added, with plans for a dog park currently in the works. “Our Fourth of July fireworks show is held at Coleman Memorial Park,” says Lizbeth Suarez, a Lebanon resident and Realtor with Iron Valley Real Estate. “They’ll also do live music at the amphitheater all summer.”
The playground at Coleman Memorial Park is popular with local families.
Unique art installations adorn Coleman Memorial Park .
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Students are served by the Lebanon School District
Homes here are zoned to the Lebanon School District, with public schools located in and around Downtown. “Our public-school ratings have gone up in the past few years. And there are some really great private schools around Lebanon, like Holy Name,” Johnson says. Harding Elementary is right in the center of the neighborhood and scores a C from Niche. As of the 2024-2025 school year, sixth-grade students attend Lebanon Intermediate while seventh- and eighth graders are housed in the newly opened Lebanon Junior High. Lebanon High receives a C-minus from Niche and is known for its unique campus architecture, as the school is split between three circular buildings. The high school’s mascot, Rooty the Cedar Tree, was featured in “Behind the Mask,” a TV series about the lives of sports mascots.
Th. teachers at Harding Elementary School receive great reviews.
Lebanon Senior High School receives an overall C- grade from niche.com.
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A walkable hub along U.S. Highway 422
“Downtown Lebanon used to have a really low walkability score, but in just the past 10 years or so, it’s more than doubled,” Johnson says. Lebanon Transit operates bus lines throughout the city and the surrounding area, with stops every couple of blocks Downtown. U.S. Highway 422 runs directly through the city, putting residents roughly 30 to 35 miles away from Harrisburg or about 20 to 25 miles away from Harrisburg International Airport. Emergency health services are nearby, with WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital on Walnut Street. Philadelphia is approximately 80 to 85 miles southeast.
Highway 422 runs through Downtown Lebanon, connecting the community to nearby neighborhoods.
Monument Park offers a beautiful green space in downtown Lebanon.
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Parks in this Area
South Hills Park
Saint Cecilia's Parish Center
Beautex Playground
Coleman Memorial Park
Monument Park
S. Sixth St Playground
Walnut Street Park
Fisher Veterans' Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
45 min drive
Bus
12th And Cumberland Streets
Bus
8th And Willow Streets
Bus
8 & Willow
Bus
Cumberland & 5th St
Bus
Lincoln Avenue And Cumberland Street
Bus
Transfer Station
Bus
Garage
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Lebanon
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Lebanon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon over the last 12 months is $785,950, up 181% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,730
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,059
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,646
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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