Wilson County · Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin · population 51,501
Where Lebanon stands
At or near all-time high. population growing 7.6% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 22.2 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Lebanon. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Lebanon has been growing population at 7.6% per year while home values compounded +6.1% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.
Lebanon's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, with an estimated population of 51,501. It anchors the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. The population has grown 7.6% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Lebanon is $446,069 as of 2026-04, up 0.8% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Lebanon average $1,674 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.0%). The composite momentum score is 73 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Lebanon (Wikipedia)
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Wilson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,431 at the 2020 census and has an estimated population of 51,501 as of 2024. Lebanon is located in Middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Nashville. Lebanon is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Lebanon
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 1030 Heydel Cir, Lebanon, TN 37087Realtor.com · 3h ago
- Public Notices Week of May 20, 2026Main Street Media of Tennessee · 13h ago
- Bill Beavers of Lebanon, Tennessee | 1935 – 2026 | ObituaryHunter Funeral Home : Watertown, Tennessee · 3d ago
- Lebanon Mayor: ICE still looking at facility in city, Sen. Blackburn working to stop itTennessee Lookout · 2mo ago
- Beasley’s Bend Road bridge in Lebanon closed for structural issuesWKRN News 2 · 2w ago
- Trespasser jumps fence at Tenn. airport and runs toward airplaneNews Channel 5 Nashville · 1d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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