Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Athens, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10.7% of gross income.
Athens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Athens
View full rent data for Athens, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Athens, TX?
Median rent in Athens is $1,168 a month. A typical pharmacist in Texas earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 10.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Texas (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,168/mo, which leaves a $2,118/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Texas works roughly 18.5 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,168.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a pharmacist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include North Richland Hills ($1,167/mo), Midland ($1,165/mo), Freeport ($1,164/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.