Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Lake Alfred, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 67.6% of gross income.

Lake Alfred rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Lake Alfred median rent
$2,074/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (Florida)
$36,837/yr
Rent as % of income
67.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,070, and the 30% rule supports up to $921/mo in rent. Lake Alfred's median rent of $2,074 exceeds that threshold by $1,153/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 117.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a nursing assistant salary

Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Florida cities have lower median rent than Lake Alfred, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

Miami, FL
$2,073/mo (67.5% of income)
Clermont, FL
$2,073/mo (67.5% of income)
Clermont, FL
$2,073/mo (67.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Lake Alfred, FL?

Median rent in Lake Alfred is $2,074 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Florida earns about $36,837 a year, which makes that rent 67.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Lake Alfred?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Florida (~$36,837/yr) supports up to $921 a month in rent. Lake Alfred's current median rent is $2,074/mo, which is $1,153/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Lake Alfred?

At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Florida works roughly 117.1 hours a month to cover Lake Alfred's median rent of $2,074.

Where is rent cheaper than Lake Alfred for a nursing assistant?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Miami ($2,073/mo), Clermont ($2,073/mo), Clermont ($2,073/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Florida state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Lake Alfred, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.