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

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.8% of gross income.

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

Pleasantville median rent
$1,917/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New Jersey)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Pleasantville's median rent of $1,917 exceeds that threshold by $215/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 58.6 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 Pleasantville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Mt Holly Township, NJ
$1,916/mo (33.8% of income)
Orange, NJ
$1,912/mo (33.7% of income)
East Brunswick, NJ
$1,910/mo (33.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Pleasantville is $1,917 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New Jersey earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 33.8% 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 Pleasantville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New Jersey (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Pleasantville's current median rent is $1,917/mo, which is $215/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey works roughly 58.6 hours a month to cover Pleasantville's median rent of $1,917.

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

Nearby New Jersey cities with lower median rent include Mt Holly Township ($1,916/mo), Orange ($1,912/mo), East Brunswick ($1,910/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 Pleasantville, NJ. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.