Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Liberty Hill, TX?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.8% of gross income.

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

Liberty Hill median rent
$2,247/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
44.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Liberty Hill's median rent of $2,247 exceeds that threshold by $742/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 77.7 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 Liberty Hill, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Glenn Heights, TX
$2,245/mo (44.8% of income)
Lakeway, TX
$2,244/mo (44.7% of income)
Lakeway, TX
$2,243/mo (44.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Liberty Hill, TX?

Median rent in Liberty Hill is $2,247 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 44.8% 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 Liberty Hill?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Liberty Hill's current median rent is $2,247/mo, which is $742/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 77.7 hours a month to cover Liberty Hill's median rent of $2,247.

Where is rent cheaper than Liberty Hill for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Glenn Heights ($2,245/mo), Lakeway ($2,244/mo), Lakeway ($2,243/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 Liberty Hill, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.