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

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42% of gross income.

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

Venus median rent
$2,107/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
42%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Venus's median rent of $2,107 exceeds that threshold by $602/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 72.8 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 Venus, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Crowley, TX
$2,106/mo (42% of income)
Lancaster, TX
$2,106/mo (42% of income)
Newark, TX
$2,106/mo (42% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Venus is $2,107 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 42% 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 Venus?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Venus's current median rent is $2,107/mo, which is $602/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 72.8 hours a month to cover Venus's median rent of $2,107.

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

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Crowley ($2,106/mo), Lancaster ($2,106/mo), Newark ($2,106/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 Venus, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.