Lebanon, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17042

Lebanon — ZIP 17042

Lebanon (17042) scores 72/100 — Good for Lebanon. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $313K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$313K

Median rent$1,433/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$313K

Median Rent

$1,433/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,107

Violent Crime

Property Crime

1,011

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cedar Crest HS	09–12	1,676	57%	78%
Cornwall El Sch	KG–05	541	55%	67%
South Lebanon El Sch	KG–05	554	45%	57%
Cedar Crest MS	06–08	1,224	28%	62%
Lebanon SHS	09–12	1,393	27%	33%
Southwest El Sch	PK–05	390	19%	39%
Southeast El Sch	PK–05	438	18%	35%
Harding El Sch	PK–05	555	17%	30%
Cleona El Sch	KG–02	302	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,626

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17042 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 17042 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17042 is approximately $313K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 17042 in Lebanon has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.