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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41% of gross income.

Centerville rent: March 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Centerville median rent
$1,975/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
41%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Centerville's median rent of $1,975 exceeds that threshold by $531/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 71.1 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Centerville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Hiram, GA
$1,974/mo (41% of income)
Canton, GA
$1,973/mo (41% of income)
Winder, GA
$1,973/mo (41% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Centerville is $1,975 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 41% 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 Centerville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Centerville's current median rent is $1,975/mo, which is $531/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 71.1 hours a month to cover Centerville's median rent of $1,975.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Hiram ($1,974/mo), Canton ($1,973/mo), Winder ($1,973/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 Centerville, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.