Real Estate Investing in Lebanon, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 29,680 • Laclede County

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Should you buy in Lebanon, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (58/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $232,328
Avg Monthly Rent $946
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lebanon Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Lebanon shows the kind of lackluster fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Lebanon's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Lebanon at $946/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Lebanon show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$232,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$946
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lebanon, MO metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Lebanon, MO metro
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Days to pending
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lebanon, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon, MO

What type of investing works in Lebanon, MO?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Lebanon, MO best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $232K price point.

What is the average monthly rent in Lebanon, MO?

Expect rents around $946/mo per month in Lebanon, MO. With home values at $232K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What are vacancy rates like in Lebanon, MO?

Lebanon, MO sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MO rental market.

Are homes affordable in Lebanon, MO?

Lebanon, MO home values average about $232K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $946/mo in monthly income.

Is Lebanon, MO good for house hacking?

House hacking in Lebanon, MO is a challenging. With home values around $232K and rents at $946/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

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