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

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.7% of gross income.

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

Fishersville median rent
$1,795/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Virginia)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Fishersville's median rent of $1,795 exceeds that threshold by $245/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 60.2 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 Fishersville, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Lakeside, VA
$1,790/mo (34.6% of income)
Lexington, VA
$1,789/mo (34.6% of income)
Harrisonburg, VA
$1,787/mo (34.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Fishersville is $1,795 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Virginia earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 34.7% 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 Fishersville?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Virginia (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Fishersville's current median rent is $1,795/mo, which is $245/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Virginia works roughly 60.2 hours a month to cover Fishersville's median rent of $1,795.

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

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Lakeside ($1,790/mo), Lexington ($1,789/mo), Harrisonburg ($1,787/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 Fishersville, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.