Lebanon, New Jersey

About Lebanon

Set in the northwestern part of New Jersey, Lebanon is a small town, home to 1,675 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lebanon holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,861 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New Jersey headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Lebanon Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Lebanon — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lebanon

• Lebanon Plaza Deli

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lebanon

• Round Valley Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bray's Hill Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Echo Hill Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Hunterdon County Arboretum · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lebanon

• Lebanon Borough School
• Patrick McGaheran
• Round Valley

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Lebanon

🏘️ Nearby Communities