Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Youngsville, NC?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 61.9% of gross income.

Youngsville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (North Carolina state estimate).

Youngsville median rent
$1,921/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (North Carolina)
$37,233/yr
Rent as % of income
61.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,103, and the 30% rule supports up to $931/mo in rent. Youngsville's median rent of $1,921 exceeds that threshold by $990/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 107.3 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 North Carolina cities have lower median rent than Youngsville, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

Huntersville, NC
$1,920/mo (61.9% of income)
Huntersville, NC
$1,919/mo (61.8% of income)
Hendersonville, NC
$1,919/mo (61.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Youngsville, NC?

Median rent in Youngsville is $1,921 a month. A typical nursing assistant in North Carolina earns about $37,233 a year, which makes that rent 61.9% 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 Youngsville?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in North Carolina (~$37,233/yr) supports up to $931 a month in rent. Youngsville's current median rent is $1,921/mo, which is $990/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in North Carolina works roughly 107.3 hours a month to cover Youngsville's median rent of $1,921.

Where is rent cheaper than Youngsville for a nursing assistant?

Nearby North Carolina cities with lower median rent include Huntersville ($1,920/mo), Huntersville ($1,919/mo), Hendersonville ($1,919/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.

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