Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Granby, CO?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 62.4% of gross income.

Granby rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Granby median rent
$3,317/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Colorado)
$63,830/yr
Rent as % of income
62.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,319, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,596/mo in rent. Granby's median rent of $3,317 exceeds that threshold by $1,721/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 108.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Granby, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Silverthorne, CO
$3,307/mo (62.2% of income)
Silverthorne, CO
$3,288/mo (61.8% of income)
Steamboat Springs, CO
$3,267/mo (61.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Granby, CO?

Median rent in Granby is $3,317 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Colorado earns about $63,830 a year, which makes that rent 62.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Granby?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Colorado (~$63,830/yr) supports up to $1,596 a month in rent. Granby's current median rent is $3,317/mo, which is $1,721/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Granby?

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Colorado works roughly 108.1 hours a month to cover Granby's median rent of $3,317.

Where is rent cheaper than Granby for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Silverthorne ($3,307/mo), Silverthorne ($3,288/mo), Steamboat Springs ($3,267/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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