Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Long Beach, NY?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 63.3% of gross income.
Long Beach rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).
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 Long Beach, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Long Beach, NY?
Median rent in Long Beach is $3,653 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in New York earns about $69,301 a year, which makes that rent 63.3% 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 Long Beach?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in New York (~$69,301/yr) supports up to $1,733 a month in rent. Long Beach's current median rent is $3,653/mo, which is $1,920/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Long Beach?
At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in New York works roughly 109.6 hours a month to cover Long Beach's median rent of $3,653.
Where is rent cheaper than Long Beach for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Mineola ($3,651/mo), Tivoli ($3,650/mo), Mineola ($3,649/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.