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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.7% of gross income.

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

Wynnewood median rent
$2,393/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Pennsylvania)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
47.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Wynnewood's median rent of $2,393 exceeds that threshold by $888/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 82.7 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 Wynnewood, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Downingtown, PA
$2,392/mo (47.7% of income)
Collegeville, PA
$2,386/mo (47.6% of income)
Collegeville, PA
$2,386/mo (47.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Wynnewood is $2,393 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 47.7% 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 Wynnewood?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Pennsylvania (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Wynnewood's current median rent is $2,393/mo, which is $888/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania works roughly 82.7 hours a month to cover Wynnewood's median rent of $2,393.

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

Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Downingtown ($2,392/mo), Collegeville ($2,386/mo), Collegeville ($2,386/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 Wynnewood, PA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.