Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Medford Township, NJ?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 51% of gross income.

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

Medford Township median rent
$2,892/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New Jersey)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
51%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Medford Township's median rent of $2,892 exceeds that threshold by $1,190/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 88.4 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 Medford Township, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Oakhurst, NJ
$2,891/mo (51% of income)
Montclair, NJ
$2,891/mo (51% of income)
Cranford, NJ
$2,891/mo (51% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Medford Township, NJ?

Median rent in Medford Township is $2,892 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New Jersey earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 51% 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 Medford Township?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New Jersey (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Medford Township's current median rent is $2,892/mo, which is $1,190/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey works roughly 88.4 hours a month to cover Medford Township's median rent of $2,892.

Where is rent cheaper than Medford Township for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Oakhurst ($2,891/mo), Montclair ($2,891/mo), Cranford ($2,891/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 Medford Township, NJ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.