Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Winooski, VT?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.1% of gross income.

Winooski rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).

Winooski median rent
$2,069/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Vermont)
$58,966/yr
Rent as % of income
42.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,914, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,474/mo in rent. Winooski's median rent of $2,069 exceeds that threshold by $595/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 73 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 Vermont cities have lower median rent than Winooski, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Burlington, VT
$2,066/mo (42% of income)
Burlington, VT
$2,048/mo (41.7% of income)
Burlington, VT
$1,990/mo (40.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Winooski, VT?

Median rent in Winooski is $2,069 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Vermont earns about $58,966 a year, which makes that rent 42.1% 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 Winooski?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Vermont (~$58,966/yr) supports up to $1,474 a month in rent. Winooski's current median rent is $2,069/mo, which is $595/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Vermont works roughly 73 hours a month to cover Winooski's median rent of $2,069.

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

Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Burlington ($2,066/mo), Burlington ($2,048/mo), Burlington ($1,990/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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