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

Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.8% of gross income.

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

Woodway median rent
$1,793/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Texas)
$60,182/yr
Rent as % of income
35.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,015, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,505/mo in rent. Woodway's median rent of $1,793 exceeds that threshold by $288/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 62 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 Woodway, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Elgin, TX
$1,792/mo (35.7% of income)
Montgomery, TX
$1,792/mo (35.7% of income)
Elgin, TX
$1,792/mo (35.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Woodway is $1,793 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Texas earns about $60,182 a year, which makes that rent 35.8% 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 Woodway?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Texas (~$60,182/yr) supports up to $1,505 a month in rent. Woodway's current median rent is $1,793/mo, which is $288/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Texas works roughly 62 hours a month to cover Woodway's median rent of $1,793.

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

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Elgin ($1,792/mo), Montgomery ($1,792/mo), Elgin ($1,792/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 Woodway, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.