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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 46% of gross income.

Lilburn rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Lilburn median rent
$2,215/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Georgia)
$57,751/yr
Rent as % of income
46%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,813, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,444/mo in rent. Lilburn's median rent of $2,215 exceeds that threshold by $771/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 79.8 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 Lilburn, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Grayson, GA
$2,214/mo (46% of income)
Grayson, GA
$2,214/mo (46% of income)
Hoschton, GA
$2,214/mo (46% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Lilburn is $2,215 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 46% 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 Lilburn?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Lilburn's current median rent is $2,215/mo, which is $771/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 79.8 hours a month to cover Lilburn's median rent of $2,215.

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

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Grayson ($2,214/mo), Grayson ($2,214/mo), Hoschton ($2,214/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 Lilburn, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.