Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Newtown Square, PA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 98.6% of gross income.
Newtown Square rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).
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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Newtown Square, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Newtown Square, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Newtown Square, PA?
Median rent in Newtown Square is $3,222 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Pennsylvania earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 98.6% 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 Newtown Square?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Pennsylvania (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Newtown Square's current median rent is $3,222/mo, which is $2,242/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Newtown Square?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Pennsylvania works roughly 170.9 hours a month to cover Newtown Square's median rent of $3,222.
Where is rent cheaper than Newtown Square for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Doylestown ($3,003/mo), Doylestown ($2,869/mo), Newtown ($2,855/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.