Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Baldwinsville, NY?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.3% of gross income.

Baldwinsville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).

Baldwinsville median rent
$1,867/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (New York)
$69,301/yr
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,775, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,733/mo in rent. Baldwinsville's median rent of $1,867 exceeds that threshold by $134/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 56 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 York cities have lower median rent than Baldwinsville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Poughkeepsie, NY
$1,866/mo (32.3% of income)
Rensselaer, NY
$1,865/mo (32.3% of income)
Poughkeepsie, NY
$1,865/mo (32.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Baldwinsville, NY?

Median rent in Baldwinsville is $1,867 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New York earns about $69,301 a year, which makes that rent 32.3% 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 Baldwinsville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New York (~$69,301/yr) supports up to $1,733 a month in rent. Baldwinsville's current median rent is $1,867/mo, which is $134/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New York works roughly 56 hours a month to cover Baldwinsville's median rent of $1,867.

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

Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Poughkeepsie ($1,866/mo), Rensselaer ($1,865/mo), Poughkeepsie ($1,865/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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