Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Crowley, TX?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.1% of gross income.

Crowley rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Crowley median rent
$2,012/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
40.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Crowley's median rent of $2,012 exceeds that threshold by $507/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 69.5 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Crowley, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Fate, TX
$2,011/mo (40.1% of income)
Lago Vista, TX
$2,011/mo (40.1% of income)
Spring Branch, TX
$2,010/mo (40.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Crowley, TX?

Median rent in Crowley is $2,012 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 40.1% 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 Crowley?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Crowley's current median rent is $2,012/mo, which is $507/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 69.5 hours a month to cover Crowley's median rent of $2,012.

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

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Fate ($2,011/mo), Lago Vista ($2,011/mo), Spring Branch ($2,010/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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