Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Dupont, WA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 48.9% of gross income.

Dupont rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Dupont median rent
$2,773/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Washington)
$68,085/yr
Rent as % of income
48.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,674, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,702/mo in rent. Dupont's median rent of $2,773 exceeds that threshold by $1,071/mo, putting a licensed practical nurse salary into the rent-burdened range here. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 84.7 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Dupont, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:

Bainbridge Island, WA
$2,763/mo (48.7% of income)
Bainbridge Island, WA
$2,759/mo (48.6% of income)
Bainbridge Island, WA
$2,758/mo (48.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Dupont, WA?

Median rent in Dupont is $2,773 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Washington earns about $68,085 a year, which makes that rent 48.9% 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 Dupont?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Washington (~$68,085/yr) supports up to $1,702 a month in rent. Dupont's current median rent is $2,773/mo, which is $1,071/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Washington works roughly 84.7 hours a month to cover Dupont's median rent of $2,773.

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

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Bainbridge Island ($2,763/mo), Bainbridge Island ($2,759/mo), Bainbridge Island ($2,758/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.

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