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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 55.9% of gross income.

Timnath rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Timnath median rent
$2,973/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Colorado)
$63,830/yr
Rent as % of income
55.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,319, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,596/mo in rent. Timnath's median rent of $2,973 exceeds that threshold by $1,377/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 96.9 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 Timnath, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Granby, CO
$2,972/mo (55.9% of income)
Castle Pines, CO
$2,947/mo (55.4% of income)
Erie, CO
$2,947/mo (55.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Timnath is $2,973 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Colorado earns about $63,830 a year, which makes that rent 55.9% 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 Timnath?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Colorado (~$63,830/yr) supports up to $1,596 a month in rent. Timnath's current median rent is $2,973/mo, which is $1,377/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Colorado works roughly 96.9 hours a month to cover Timnath's median rent of $2,973.

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

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Granby ($2,972/mo), Castle Pines ($2,947/mo), Erie ($2,947/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 Timnath, CO. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.