Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Lebanon, OR?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.3% of gross income.

Lebanon rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).

Lebanon median rent
$1,595/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Oregon)
$63,222/yr
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,269, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,581/mo in rent. Lebanon's median rent of $1,595 exceeds that threshold by $14/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 52.5 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Lebanon, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Springfield, OR
$1,594/mo (30.3% of income)
The Dalles, OR
$1,594/mo (30.3% of income)
Gresham, OR
$1,594/mo (30.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Lebanon, OR?

Median rent in Lebanon is $1,595 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Oregon earns about $63,222 a year, which makes that rent 30.3% 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 Lebanon?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Oregon (~$63,222/yr) supports up to $1,581 a month in rent. Lebanon's current median rent is $1,595/mo, which is $14/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Oregon works roughly 52.5 hours a month to cover Lebanon's median rent of $1,595.

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

Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Springfield ($1,594/mo), The Dalles ($1,594/mo), Gresham ($1,594/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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