Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Shenandoah, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 65.3% of gross income.
Shenandoah rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Shenandoah, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Shenandoah, TX?
Median rent in Shenandoah is $2,135 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Texas earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 65.3% 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 Shenandoah?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Texas (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Shenandoah's current median rent is $2,135/mo, which is $1,155/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Shenandoah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Texas works roughly 113.2 hours a month to cover Shenandoah's median rent of $2,135.
Where is rent cheaper than Shenandoah for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Missouri City ($2,134/mo), Desoto ($2,134/mo), Missouri City ($2,134/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.