Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Sunrise, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 54.5% of gross income.

Sunrise rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Sunrise median rent
$2,566/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Florida)
$56,535/yr
Rent as % of income
54.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,711, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,413/mo in rent. Sunrise's median rent of $2,566 exceeds that threshold by $1,153/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 94.4 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 Sunrise, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Miramar, FL
$2,565/mo (54.4% of income)
Estero, FL
$2,564/mo (54.4% of income)
Miami Lakes, FL
$2,564/mo (54.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Sunrise, FL?

Median rent in Sunrise is $2,566 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Florida earns about $56,535 a year, which makes that rent 54.5% 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 Sunrise?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Florida (~$56,535/yr) supports up to $1,413 a month in rent. Sunrise's current median rent is $2,566/mo, which is $1,153/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Florida works roughly 94.4 hours a month to cover Sunrise's median rent of $2,566.

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

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Miramar ($2,565/mo), Estero ($2,564/mo), Miami Lakes ($2,564/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 Sunrise, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.