Can A Dental Hygienist Afford Rent in Westworth Village, TX?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.1% of gross income.

Westworth Village rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Westworth Village median rent
$1,522/mo
Dental Hygienist salary (Texas)
$86,635/yr
Rent as % of income
21.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,220, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,166/mo in rent. Westworth Village's median rent of $1,522 leaves roughly $644/mo of headroom under that threshold. A dental hygienist works roughly 36.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a dental hygienist salary

Dental hygienist pay covers comfortable rent in most US metros. At the national-average dental-hygienist salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,188 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Texas cities have lower median rent than Westworth Village, which improves the affordability math on a dental hygienist salary:

Baytown, TX
$1,521/mo (21.1% of income)
Alvin, TX
$1,521/mo (21.1% of income)
Nolanville, TX
$1,521/mo (21.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a dental hygienist afford rent in Westworth Village, TX?

Median rent in Westworth Village is $1,522 a month. A typical dental hygienist in Texas earns about $86,635 a year, which makes that rent 21.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a dental hygienist afford in Westworth Village?

Using the 30% rule, a dental hygienist salary in Texas (~$86,635/yr) supports up to $2,166 a month in rent. Westworth Village's current median rent is $1,522/mo, which leaves a $644/mo buffer.

How many hours does a dental hygienist work to cover rent in Westworth Village?

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a dental hygienist in Texas works roughly 36.5 hours a month to cover Westworth Village's median rent of $1,522.

Where is rent cheaper than Westworth Village for a dental hygienist?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Baytown ($1,521/mo), Alvin ($1,521/mo), Nolanville ($1,521/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a dental hygienist salary.

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