Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Corryton, TN?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.2% of gross income.

Corryton rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).

Corryton median rent
$1,968/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Tennessee)
$55,927/yr
Rent as % of income
42.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,661, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,398/mo in rent. Corryton's median rent of $1,968 exceeds that threshold by $570/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 73.2 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 Tennessee cities have lower median rent than Corryton, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

La Vergne, TN
$1,961/mo (42.1% of income)
Maryville, TN
$1,960/mo (42.1% of income)
Collierville, TN
$1,960/mo (42.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Corryton, TN?

Median rent in Corryton is $1,968 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Tennessee earns about $55,927 a year, which makes that rent 42.2% 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 Corryton?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Tennessee (~$55,927/yr) supports up to $1,398 a month in rent. Corryton's current median rent is $1,968/mo, which is $570/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Tennessee works roughly 73.2 hours a month to cover Corryton's median rent of $1,968.

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

Nearby Tennessee cities with lower median rent include La Vergne ($1,961/mo), Maryville ($1,960/mo), Collierville ($1,960/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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