Living in Lebanon, CT
Lebanon is a New London County town of 54.1 square miles whose long town green holds the Revolutionary War era Trumbull sites, with farms, state parks and preserves around it.
Lebanon at a glance
- Median sale price
- $387,000+3.9% vs last year 87 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 22.50 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 7,141 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 54.1 sq mi 132 per sq mi
What it is like in Lebanon
Lebanon is in New London County in southeastern Connecticut. It covers 54.1 square miles of land and had a population of 7,141 in our data. It borders Franklin, Columbia, Windham, Bozrah, Colchester, Hebron and Salem. Gates Hill, at 660 feet, is the highest point in both the town and New London County.
The town was incorporated in 1700. Governor Jonathan Trumbull Sr. directed Connecticut's Revolutionary War effort from the War Office on the Green, and Connecticut's Council of Safety met more than 1,100 times, mostly at his house there. The Green is one of the largest in the country and is still partly used for agriculture.
Villages include Lebanon Center, Exeter, Goshen Hill, Leonard Bridge and Liberty Hill. Agriculture has long been a main activity in town, and the Lebanon Country Fair is held each year.
Historic sites cluster along the Green and Trumbull Highway (Route 87). The Lebanon Historical Society runs a museum at 856 Trumbull Highway, open Wednesday through Saturday afternoons, and the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House Museum at 780 Trumbull Highway, which gives tours in season. The War Office, the Governor Trumbull House and the Jonathan Trumbull Library also stand on the Green.
Outdoor places include Pomeroy State Park, Mooween State Park, Whitney Forest, Pigeon Swamp Preserve, Savin Lake Park, South Ridge Park, Beaumont Park and the Pease Brook and Bartlett Brook wildlife management areas. Roberto's Log Cabin on Trumbull Highway serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Getting around from Lebanon
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 46 min | 30 |
| New Haven | 84 min | 62 |
| Stamford | 136 min | 100 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 190 min | 135 |
| Boston | 139 min | 101 |
| Providence | 80 min | 59 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 68 min | 44 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 87, called Trumbull Highway in town, runs past the Green, and Beaumont Highway and Exeter Road are other local roads. Drive times from our data: Hartford is 46 minutes (30 miles), Providence 80 minutes (59 miles), New Haven 84 minutes (62 miles), Bradley Airport 68 minutes (44 miles), Boston 139 minutes (101 miles) and Midtown Manhattan 190 minutes (135 miles).
No rail stations are listed for the town in our data.
Schools in Lebanon
3 public schools in Lebanon School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Lebanon
Middle 1
- Lebanon
High school 1
- Lyman Memorial High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Lebanon School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Lebanon
Open Lebanon in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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Restaurant serving burgers, ribs, entrees and pizza for lunch and dinner, with a lounge bar, takeout and delivery.
Things to do and see 2
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Eighteenth-century house museum on the Lebanon Green run by the Lebanon Historical Society, with a garden and tours in season.
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Local history museum on the east side of the Lebanon Green with a museum shop, open Wednesday through Saturday afternoons.
Parks, preserves and trails 13
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Lebanon housing market
Over the last 12 months, 87 homes sold in Lebanon with a median sale price of $387,000 and a median of 9 days on market. There are 17 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $254 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 3.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.3 months.
Lebanon's town-wide property tax rate is 22.50 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Lebanon
What is the median home price in Lebanon, CT?
The median sale price in Lebanon is $387,000, based on 87 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Lebanon, CT?
Lebanon's town-wide property tax rate is 22.50 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Lebanon, CT from Hartford?
Lebanon is about 30 miles and a 46-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Lebanon, CT from New York City?
Lebanon is about 135 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 190-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Lebanon, CT?
Lebanon has about 7,141 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 54.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Lebanon, CT?
Lebanon has 3 public schools in Lebanon School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Lebanon, CT?
There are 17 homes for sale in Lebanon right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Where is Lebanon, Connecticut?
Lebanon is in New London County. It borders Franklin, Columbia, Windham, Bozrah, Colchester, Hebron and Salem.
What is the Lebanon Green?
It is the town's historic green, one of the largest in the country and the only one still partly used for agriculture. The War Office and the Trumbull houses face it.
What museums are in Lebanon?
The Lebanon Historical Society Museum is at 856 Trumbull Highway, and the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House Museum is at 780 Trumbull Highway. The Governor Trumbull House and the War Office are also on the Green.
What state parks are in Lebanon?
Pomeroy State Park and Mooween State Park are in town, along with the Pease Brook and Bartlett Brook wildlife management areas.
How far is Lebanon from Hartford?
Hartford is about 30 miles and 46 minutes by car.
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