Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Clovis, CA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.9% of gross income.

Clovis rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).

Clovis median rent
$2,341/mo
Physical Therapist salary (California)
$117,658/yr
Rent as % of income
23.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,805, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,941/mo in rent. Clovis's median rent of $2,341 leaves roughly $600/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 41.4 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a physical therapist salary

Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These California cities have lower median rent than Clovis, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Gardena, CA
$2,340/mo (23.9% of income)
Joshua Tree, CA
$2,340/mo (23.9% of income)
Davis, CA
$2,339/mo (23.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Clovis, CA?

Median rent in Clovis is $2,341 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 23.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Clovis?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Clovis's current median rent is $2,341/mo, which leaves a $600/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Clovis?

At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 41.4 hours a month to cover Clovis's median rent of $2,341.

Where is rent cheaper than Clovis for a physical therapist?

Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Gardena ($2,340/mo), Joshua Tree ($2,340/mo), Davis ($2,339/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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