Lebanon, Oregon
Lebanon is the best-kept secret in the Mid-Valley. Entry-level prices, the fastest appreciation rate in the region, and a small-town character that remote workers and young families are discovering at an accelerating pace.
Oakley Burton · @brokerburton · Coming soon
Agent Perspective
“Lebanon is the best-kept secret in the Mid-Valley.”
Before we get into the data — which tells a compelling story on its own — I'd encourage you to watch this video. Numbers tell you what the market is doing. The video tells you what it's like to actually live here.
Market Snapshot
Lebanon by the numbers
5-Year Trend
Lebanon price history
Oakley's read: Lebanon has shown steady, fundamentals-driven appreciation over the 5-year window. The 2021–2022 run-up was broad across the valley — what's encouraging about Lebanon is that prices held through the 2022–2023 correction better than many comparable markets, and the recovery has been consistent.
Agent Perspective
What I actually tell my clients about Lebanon
This isn't data — it's what I've observed closing deals here for five years. The numbers tell part of the story. This section tells the rest.
What's changed in the last 18 months
Lebanon has transformed in the last 18 months more than any other city I work in. The combination of Albany and Corvallis pricing pressure pushing buyers east, a major employer expansion at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, and a genuine small-town revival downtown has created real momentum. I'm seeing multiple-offer situations on well-priced listings here now — something that was rare 24 months ago. The market has matured quickly.
Who this neighborhood is really for
Lebanon is for first-time buyers who've been priced out of Albany, investors who want the highest appreciation trajectory in the valley with low acquisition cost, remote workers who want genuine quiet and space, and buyers who are willing to trade urban amenities for affordability and community. If you're buying a Lebanon home today with a 5-year horizon, the math is compelling.
What I tell my buyers
I tell buyers who are skeptical about Lebanon to do one thing: drive there on a Saturday morning and walk Main Street. It's not a struggling small town trying to survive — it has genuine energy, a Farmers Market that locals actually show up for, and a community identity that Albany had 20 years ago. The price gap between Lebanon and Albany is closing. Buyers who move first will look back at this window.
Active Listings
Homes for sale in Lebanon
Search every active Lebanon listing — live inventory, updated straight from the MLS. Tell me what you're looking for and I'll flag anything worth a second look.
Education
Schools near Lebanon
Hamilton Creek School
Pioneer Elementary
Lebanon Middle School
Lebanon High School
Cascades School
Green Acres Elementary School
Green Acres Elementary School
Pioneer School
Linn-Benton Community College - Healthcare Occupations Center
Seven Oak Middle School
Linn-Benton Community College - Lebanon
School ratings are agent-curated estimates. Additional schools sourced from OpenStreetMap. Boundaries vary — verify enrollment zones directly with the district before making decisions.
Lifestyle & Amenities
What everyday life looks like here
Nearby places within walking & biking distance — sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors via Overpass API. Counts reflect publicly mapped locations and may undercount newer or private establishments.
Popular nearby
Live · Google- ★ 3.5 (1883)
- ★ 4.2 (348)
- ★ 3.6 (145)
- ★ 3.5 (1883)
- ★ 4.4 (152)
- ★ 4.5 (366)
- ★ 4.4 (43)
- ★ 4.6 (56)
Source: Google Places.
Oakley's personal favorites
“Small, local, genuinely good. The kind of coffee shop that anchors a downtown.”
“Best quick lunch in the city. Nothing fancy, always fresh.”
“On the South Santiam River. Summer swimming hole, year-round fishing. Locals don't advertise this enough.”
“Smaller than Albany but genuine. Worth your Saturday morning.”
“Great for everyday staples at excellent prices. The Lebanon buyer profile makes this relevant.”
“A real community resource. If you have kids moving here, this is relevant immediately.”
Demographics
Who lives in Lebanon
Context: Lebanon has a median age of 33.6. The owner-to-renter ratio (56% / 44%) reflects the area's character as an established residential market.
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
Mobility
Getting around Lebanon
Walk Score
Car-Dependent
Reflects ease of completing errands on foot from a typical residential address.
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
Reflects access to public transit options from a typical address in this area.
Bike Score
Bikeable
Reflects presence of bike lanes, trails, and flat terrain for cycling.
Walk Score® methodology — city-level estimates. Individual neighborhoods vary. Amenity counts above reflect actual mapped data.
Safety Context
How Lebanon compares on safety
National average = 100. Lower is safer.
Lebanon has one of the lowest crime indices in the Mid-Valley — 35% below the Oregon statewide average and well below national baseline. Small-town infrastructure and community cohesion contribute to genuine safety.
Source: Municipal open data. Crime data reflects most recent available year.
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