Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Glen Allen, VA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.9% of gross income.

Glen Allen rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Glen Allen median rent
$2,113/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Virginia)
$62,006/yr
Rent as % of income
40.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,167, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,550/mo in rent. Glen Allen's median rent of $2,113 exceeds that threshold by $563/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 70.9 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 Glen Allen, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Manassas, VA
$2,111/mo (40.9% of income)
Stephens City, VA
$2,110/mo (40.8% of income)
Manassas, VA
$2,109/mo (40.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Glen Allen, VA?

Median rent in Glen Allen is $2,113 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Virginia earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 40.9% 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 Glen Allen?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Virginia (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Glen Allen's current median rent is $2,113/mo, which is $563/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Virginia works roughly 70.9 hours a month to cover Glen Allen's median rent of $2,113.

Where is rent cheaper than Glen Allen for a licensed practical nurse?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Manassas ($2,111/mo), Stephens City ($2,110/mo), Manassas ($2,109/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 Glen Allen, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.