Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Weatherford, TX?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.2% of gross income.

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

Weatherford median rent
$1,509/mo
Nursing Assistant salary (Texas)
$39,214/yr
Rent as % of income
46.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,268, and the 30% rule supports up to $980/mo in rent. Weatherford's median rent of $1,509 exceeds that threshold by $529/mo, putting a nursing assistant salary into the rent-burdened range here. A nursing assistant works roughly 80 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 Weatherford, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:

White Settlement, TX
$1,508/mo (46.1% of income)
Kyle, TX
$1,508/mo (46.1% of income)
Conroe, TX
$1,508/mo (46.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Weatherford, TX?

Median rent in Weatherford is $1,509 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Texas earns about $39,214 a year, which makes that rent 46.2% 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 Weatherford?

Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Texas (~$39,214/yr) supports up to $980 a month in rent. Weatherford's current median rent is $1,509/mo, which is $529/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $19 an hour, a nursing assistant in Texas works roughly 80 hours a month to cover Weatherford's median rent of $1,509.

Where is rent cheaper than Weatherford for a nursing assistant?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include White Settlement ($1,508/mo), Kyle ($1,508/mo), Conroe ($1,508/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 Weatherford, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.