Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Libertyville, IL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 50.2% of gross income.

Libertyville rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois state estimate).

Libertyville median rent
$2,593/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Illinois)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
50.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Libertyville's median rent of $2,593 exceeds that threshold by $1,043/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 87 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 Illinois cities have lower median rent than Libertyville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Bolingbrook, IL
$2,591/mo (50.1% of income)
Morton Grove, IL
$2,591/mo (50.1% of income)
Glenview, IL
$2,586/mo (50% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Libertyville, IL?

Median rent in Libertyville is $2,593 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Illinois earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 50.2% 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 Libertyville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Illinois (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Libertyville's current median rent is $2,593/mo, which is $1,043/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Illinois works roughly 87 hours a month to cover Libertyville's median rent of $2,593.

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

Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Bolingbrook ($2,591/mo), Morton Grove ($2,591/mo), Glenview ($2,586/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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