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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 53.2% of gross income.

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

Dacula median rent
$2,558/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
53.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Dacula's median rent of $2,558 exceeds that threshold by $1,114/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 92.1 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 Dacula, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Senoia, GA
$2,554/mo (53.1% of income)
Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,541/mo (52.8% of income)
Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,524/mo (52.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Dacula is $2,558 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 53.2% 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 Dacula?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Dacula's current median rent is $2,558/mo, which is $1,114/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 92.1 hours a month to cover Dacula's median rent of $2,558.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Senoia ($2,554/mo), Saint Simons Island ($2,541/mo), Saint Simons Island ($2,524/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 Dacula, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.