Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.5% of gross income.

Round Lake Beach rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Illinois state estimate).

Round Lake Beach median rent
$2,142/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Illinois)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
41.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Round Lake Beach's median rent of $2,142 exceeds that threshold by $592/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 71.9 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 Round Lake Beach, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Naperville, IL
$2,140/mo (41.4% of income)
Skokie, IL
$2,140/mo (41.4% of income)
Oak Park, IL
$2,140/mo (41.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Median rent in Round Lake Beach is $2,142 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Illinois earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 41.5% 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 Round Lake Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Illinois (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Round Lake Beach's current median rent is $2,142/mo, which is $592/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Round Lake Beach?

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Illinois works roughly 71.9 hours a month to cover Round Lake Beach's median rent of $2,142.

Where is rent cheaper than Round Lake Beach for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Illinois cities with lower median rent include Naperville ($2,140/mo), Skokie ($2,140/mo), Oak Park ($2,140/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 Round Lake Beach, IL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.