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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.7% of gross income.

Denison rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Denison median rent
$1,437/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
28.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Denison's median rent of $1,437 leaves roughly $68/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 49.7 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Denison, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Kingsville, TX
$1,436/mo (28.6% of income)
El Paso, TX
$1,435/mo (28.6% of income)
Westworth Village, TX
$1,435/mo (28.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Denison is $1,437 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 28.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Denison?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Denison's current median rent is $1,437/mo, which leaves a $68/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 49.7 hours a month to cover Denison's median rent of $1,437.

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

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Kingsville ($1,436/mo), El Paso ($1,435/mo), Westworth Village ($1,435/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 Denison, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.