Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Glassboro, NJ?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.9% of gross income.

Glassboro rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Jersey state estimate).

Glassboro median rent
$2,603/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New Jersey)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
45.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Glassboro's median rent of $2,603 exceeds that threshold by $901/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 79.5 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 Jersey cities have lower median rent than Glassboro, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Cliffside Park, NJ
$2,602/mo (45.9% of income)
Lawrence Township, NJ
$2,601/mo (45.8% of income)
Somerset, NJ
$2,600/mo (45.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Glassboro, NJ?

Median rent in Glassboro is $2,603 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New Jersey earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 45.9% 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 Glassboro?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New Jersey (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Glassboro's current median rent is $2,603/mo, which is $901/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey works roughly 79.5 hours a month to cover Glassboro's median rent of $2,603.

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

Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Cliffside Park ($2,602/mo), Lawrence Township ($2,601/mo), Somerset ($2,600/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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