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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.8% of gross income.

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

Ellenwood median rent
$2,157/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
44.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157 exceeds that threshold by $713/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 77.7 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 Ellenwood, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Bethlehem, GA
$2,156/mo (44.8% of income)
Ball Ground, GA
$2,155/mo (44.8% of income)
Locust Grove, GA
$2,154/mo (44.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Ellenwood is $2,157 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 44.8% 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 Ellenwood?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Ellenwood's current median rent is $2,157/mo, which is $713/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 77.7 hours a month to cover Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Bethlehem ($2,156/mo), Ball Ground ($2,155/mo), Locust Grove ($2,154/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 Ellenwood, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.