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Lebanon vs Mount Juliet

Lebanon, Tennessee versus Mount Juliet, Tennessee: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

Lebanon

Mixed · objective livability44/100

Mount Juliet

Mixed · objective livability45/100

Lebanon and Mount Juliet score about the same overall (44 vs 45 of 100) — the differences are in the individual factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorLebanonMount Juliet
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k$108k
Cost of Living$61k$61k
Home Value$326k$381k
Monthly Rent$1k$2k
Monthly Owner Costs$2k$2k
Property Tax Rate0.57%0.47%
Income Tax0.00%0.00%
Sales Tax9.55%9.55%
Estimated total tax burden6.09%4.80%
Unemployment3.0%3.8%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F39°F
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F80°F
Annual Precipitation56.8 in55.1 in
Annual Snowfall1.2 in4.6 in
Sunny Days183 days183 days
Summer Humidity68°F68°F
Comfortable Days69 days69 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.969.7
Air Quality49 AQI49 AQI
School Quality35.931.4
Violent Crime1891/100k628/100k
Property Crime1644/100k1090/100k
Community
Population39,56239,525
Median Age35.639.2
Racial Diversity0.380.36
Male/Female Ratio0.901.00
Political LeaningR+39R+39
White (%)75.0%77.0%
Black (%)10.6%8.0%
Hispanic (%)7.0%6.7%
Asian (%)1.6%4.2%
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%4.0%
Getting Around
Commute Time26 min31 min
Walkability7.6/207.2/20
Airport Distance18 mi11 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.9%95.2%
Amenities Nearby9.6113.66
Park & Nature AccessExcellentExcellent

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lebanon or Mount Juliet more affordable?
Mount Juliet has the lower cost of living: its index is $61k, compared with Lebanon's $61k and Mount Juliet's $61k. Median rent is $1k in Lebanon versus $2k in Mount Juliet.
Is Lebanon or Mount Juliet safer?
Mount Juliet has the lower violent crime rate. Lebanon reports 1891/100k and Mount Juliet reports 628/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in Lebanon or Mount Juliet?
The median home value is $326k in Lebanon and $381k in Mount Juliet, so homes are more affordable in Lebanon.
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