Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in University Park, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 49.5% of gross income.
University Park 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 University Park, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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Can a pharmacist afford rent in University Park, TX?
Median rent in University Park is $5,424 a month. A typical pharmacist in Texas earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 49.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in University Park?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Texas (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. University Park's current median rent is $5,424/mo, which is $2,138/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in University Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Texas works roughly 85.8 hours a month to cover University Park's median rent of $5,424.
Where is rent cheaper than University Park for a pharmacist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include South Padre Island ($4,212/mo), Spicewood ($3,358/mo), Spicewood ($3,274/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.