Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in San Juan, TX?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.4% of gross income.

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

San Juan median rent
$1,324/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
26.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. San Juan's median rent of $1,324 leaves roughly $181/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 45.8 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 San Juan, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Jersey Village, TX
$1,322/mo (26.4% of income)
New Braunfels, TX
$1,321/mo (26.3% of income)
Seguin, TX
$1,321/mo (26.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in San Juan, TX?

Median rent in San Juan is $1,324 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 26.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in San Juan?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. San Juan's current median rent is $1,324/mo, which leaves a $181/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 45.8 hours a month to cover San Juan's median rent of $1,324.

Where is rent cheaper than San Juan for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Jersey Village ($1,322/mo), New Braunfels ($1,321/mo), Seguin ($1,321/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 San Juan, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.