Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Middletown, CT?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.8% of gross income.

Middletown rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Connecticut state estimate).

Middletown median rent
$1,996/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Connecticut)
$109,681/yr
Rent as % of income
21.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,140, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,742/mo in rent. Middletown's median rent of $1,996 leaves roughly $746/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 37.9 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 Connecticut cities have lower median rent than Middletown, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

West Haven, CT
$1,995/mo (21.8% of income)
Groton, CT
$1,990/mo (21.8% of income)
West Haven, CT
$1,989/mo (21.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Middletown, CT?

Median rent in Middletown is $1,996 a month. A typical physical therapist in Connecticut earns about $109,681 a year, which makes that rent 21.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Middletown?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Connecticut (~$109,681/yr) supports up to $2,742 a month in rent. Middletown's current median rent is $1,996/mo, which leaves a $746/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $53 an hour, a physical therapist in Connecticut works roughly 37.9 hours a month to cover Middletown's median rent of $1,996.

Where is rent cheaper than Middletown for a physical therapist?

Nearby Connecticut cities with lower median rent include West Haven ($1,995/mo), Groton ($1,990/mo), West Haven ($1,989/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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