Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Farmington, NH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.9% of gross income.

Farmington rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire state estimate).

Farmington median rent
$1,350/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New Hampshire)
$62,614/yr
Rent as % of income
25.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,218, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,565/mo in rent. Farmington's median rent of $1,350 leaves roughly $215/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 44.8 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Farmington, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Laconia, NH
$1,332/mo (25.5% of income)
Laconia, NH
$1,324/mo (25.4% of income)
Manchester, NH
$1,307/mo (25% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Farmington, NH?

Median rent in Farmington is $1,350 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New Hampshire earns about $62,614 a year, which makes that rent 25.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Farmington?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New Hampshire (~$62,614/yr) supports up to $1,565 a month in rent. Farmington's current median rent is $1,350/mo, which leaves a $215/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New Hampshire works roughly 44.8 hours a month to cover Farmington's median rent of $1,350.

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

Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Laconia ($1,332/mo), Laconia ($1,324/mo), Manchester ($1,307/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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