Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Redington Shores, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 78.5% of gross income.

Redington Shores rent: August 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Redington Shores median rent
$3,700/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Florida)
$56,535/yr
Rent as % of income
78.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,711, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,413/mo in rent. Redington Shores's median rent of $3,700 exceeds that threshold by $2,287/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 136.1 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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Redington Shores, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Loxahatchee, FL
$3,695/mo (78.4% of income)
Palm City, FL
$3,692/mo (78.4% of income)
Loxahatchee, FL
$3,691/mo (78.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Redington Shores, FL?

Median rent in Redington Shores is $3,700 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Florida earns about $56,535 a year, which makes that rent 78.5% 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 Redington Shores?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Florida (~$56,535/yr) supports up to $1,413 a month in rent. Redington Shores's current median rent is $3,700/mo, which is $2,287/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Florida works roughly 136.1 hours a month to cover Redington Shores's median rent of $3,700.

Where is rent cheaper than Redington Shores for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Loxahatchee ($3,695/mo), Palm City ($3,692/mo), Loxahatchee ($3,691/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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