Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Eagle, ID?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 48.4% of gross income.

Eagle rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).

Eagle median rent
$2,180/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Idaho)
$54,103/yr
Rent as % of income
48.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,509, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,353/mo in rent. Eagle's median rent of $2,180 exceeds that threshold by $827/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 83.8 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 Idaho cities have lower median rent than Eagle, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Kuna, ID
$2,178/mo (48.3% of income)
Kuna, ID
$2,178/mo (48.3% of income)
Star, ID
$2,177/mo (48.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Eagle, ID?

Median rent in Eagle is $2,180 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Idaho earns about $54,103 a year, which makes that rent 48.4% 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 Eagle?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Idaho (~$54,103/yr) supports up to $1,353 a month in rent. Eagle's current median rent is $2,180/mo, which is $827/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Idaho works roughly 83.8 hours a month to cover Eagle's median rent of $2,180.

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

Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Kuna ($2,178/mo), Kuna ($2,178/mo), Star ($2,177/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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