South Lebanon, OH

This village of 7,197 residents needs 296 more housing units over the next five years. South Lebanon is part of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.

Housing snapshot

Population
7,197 (2026)
Households
2,320
Median household income
$102,844 (2026)
Typical home value
$369,601
Owner-occupied
69%
Five-year housing need
296 units

Comparison to other Ohio municipalities

South Lebanon: $102,844 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$23K >$150K
South Lebanon: 0.69 jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.71
South Lebanon: No permit data
<0% >6%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in South Lebanon, OH is valued at $369,601, well above the Ohio average of $229,557. South Lebanon, OH's median household income of $102,844 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

South Lebanon, OH has a population of roughly 6,712 and is one of the faster-growing communities in its state, adding residents at 3.5% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

South Lebanon, OH is one of the faster-growing communities in Ohio, adding households at 3.5% per year and totaling roughly 2,320 households.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in South Lebanon, OH is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 73% of units. Homeownership is the norm in South Lebanon, OH, with 69% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, South Lebanon, OH needs 296 new units over the next 5 years.

281
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
12.1%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 2,320 in 2026 to 2,601 in 2031.
15
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
15
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.3 per 1,000 units.
296
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
59
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
12.5%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
2.5%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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