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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.8% of gross income.

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

Seagoville median rent
$2,094/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
41.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Seagoville's median rent of $2,094 exceeds that threshold by $589/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 72.4 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 Seagoville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Venus, TX
$2,093/mo (41.7% of income)
Cinco Ranch, TX
$2,092/mo (41.7% of income)
Friendswood, TX
$2,090/mo (41.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Seagoville is $2,094 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 41.8% 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 Seagoville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Seagoville's current median rent is $2,094/mo, which is $589/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 72.4 hours a month to cover Seagoville's median rent of $2,094.

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

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Venus ($2,093/mo), Cinco Ranch ($2,092/mo), Friendswood ($2,090/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 Seagoville, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.