Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Braselton, GA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 51.6% of gross income.

Braselton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Braselton median rent
$2,482/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
51.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Braselton's median rent of $2,482 exceeds that threshold by $1,038/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 89.4 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Braselton, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Dacula, GA
$2,479/mo (51.5% of income)
Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,475/mo (51.4% of income)
Dacula, GA
$2,472/mo (51.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Braselton, GA?

Median rent in Braselton is $2,482 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 51.6% 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 Braselton?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Braselton's current median rent is $2,482/mo, which is $1,038/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 89.4 hours a month to cover Braselton's median rent of $2,482.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Dacula ($2,479/mo), Saint Simons Island ($2,475/mo), Dacula ($2,472/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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