Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Aldie, VA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 62% of gross income.

Aldie rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Aldie median rent
$3,206/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Virginia)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
62%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Aldie's median rent of $3,206 exceeds that threshold by $1,656/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 107.5 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Aldie, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Chantilly, VA
$3,178/mo (61.5% of income)
Chantilly, VA
$3,156/mo (61.1% of income)
Chantilly, VA
$3,154/mo (61% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Aldie, VA?

Median rent in Aldie is $3,206 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Virginia earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 62% 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 Aldie?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Virginia (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Aldie's current median rent is $3,206/mo, which is $1,656/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Virginia works roughly 107.5 hours a month to cover Aldie's median rent of $3,206.

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

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Chantilly ($3,178/mo), Chantilly ($3,156/mo), Chantilly ($3,154/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Virginia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Aldie, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.