Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Southampton, PA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.3% of gross income.

Southampton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).

Southampton median rent
$2,320/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Pennsylvania)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
46.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Southampton's median rent of $2,320 exceeds that threshold by $815/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 80.2 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Southampton, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Ardmore, PA
$2,318/mo (46.2% of income)
Kennett Square, PA
$2,315/mo (46.2% of income)
Wynnewood, PA
$2,315/mo (46.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Southampton, PA?

Median rent in Southampton is $2,320 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 46.3% 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 Southampton?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Pennsylvania (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Southampton's current median rent is $2,320/mo, which is $815/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania works roughly 80.2 hours a month to cover Southampton's median rent of $2,320.

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

Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Ardmore ($2,318/mo), Kennett Square ($2,315/mo), Wynnewood ($2,315/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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