Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in San Angelo, TX?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.8% of gross income.

San Angelo rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

San Angelo median rent
$1,302/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (Texas)
$39,214/yr
Rent as % of income
39.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,268, and the 30% rule supports up to $980/mo in rent. San Angelo's median rent of $1,302 exceeds that threshold by $322/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 69.1 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than San Angelo, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

Seguin, TX
$1,301/mo (39.8% of income)
Cleburne, TX
$1,301/mo (39.8% of income)
Rowlett, TX
$1,300/mo (39.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in San Angelo, TX?

Median rent in San Angelo is $1,302 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Texas earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 39.8% 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 San Angelo?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Texas (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. San Angelo's current median rent is $1,302/mo, which is $322/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Texas works roughly 69.1 hours a month to cover San Angelo's median rent of $1,302.

Where is rent cheaper than San Angelo for a nursing assistant?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Seguin ($1,301/mo), Cleburne ($1,301/mo), Rowlett ($1,300/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.

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