Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Hyattsville, MD?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.4% of gross income.

Hyattsville rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).

Hyattsville median rent
$1,936/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Maryland)
$65,653/yr
Rent as % of income
35.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,471, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,641/mo in rent. Hyattsville's median rent of $1,936 exceeds that threshold by $295/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 61.3 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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Hyattsville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Lutherville Timonium, MD
$1,935/mo (35.4% of income)
Abingdon, MD
$1,934/mo (35.3% of income)
Abingdon, MD
$1,933/mo (35.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Hyattsville, MD?

Median rent in Hyattsville is $1,936 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Maryland earns about $65,653 a year, which makes that rent 35.4% 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 Hyattsville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Maryland (~$65,653/yr) supports up to $1,641 a month in rent. Hyattsville's current median rent is $1,936/mo, which is $295/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Maryland works roughly 61.3 hours a month to cover Hyattsville's median rent of $1,936.

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

Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Lutherville Timonium ($1,935/mo), Abingdon ($1,934/mo), Abingdon ($1,933/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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