Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Noblesville, IN?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.8% of gross income.

Noblesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana state estimate).

Noblesville median rent
$1,716/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Indiana)
$55,927/yr
Rent as % of income
36.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,661, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,398/mo in rent. Noblesville's median rent of $1,716 exceeds that threshold by $318/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 63.8 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 Indiana cities have lower median rent than Noblesville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Carmel, IN
$1,715/mo (36.8% of income)
Zionsville, IN
$1,714/mo (36.8% of income)
Avon, IN
$1,711/mo (36.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Noblesville, IN?

Median rent in Noblesville is $1,716 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Indiana earns about $55,927 a year, which makes that rent 36.8% 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 Noblesville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Indiana (~$55,927/yr) supports up to $1,398 a month in rent. Noblesville's current median rent is $1,716/mo, which is $318/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Indiana works roughly 63.8 hours a month to cover Noblesville's median rent of $1,716.

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

Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include Carmel ($1,715/mo), Zionsville ($1,714/mo), Avon ($1,711/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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