Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Athens, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.3% of gross income.
Athens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Athens, TX?
Median rent in Athens is $1,168 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 23.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,168/mo, which leaves a $337/mo buffer.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 40.4 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,168.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include North Richland Hills ($1,167/mo), Midland ($1,165/mo), Freeport ($1,164/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.