Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Middletown, DE?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.2% of gross income.
Middletown rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Delaware state estimate).
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 Delaware cities have lower median rent than Middletown, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Middletown, DE?
Median rent in Middletown is $2,733 a month. A typical physical therapist in Delaware earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 32.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Middletown?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Delaware (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Middletown's current median rent is $2,733/mo, which is $190/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Middletown?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Delaware works roughly 55.9 hours a month to cover Middletown's median rent of $2,733.
Where is rent cheaper than Middletown for a physical therapist?
Nearby Delaware cities with lower median rent include Rehoboth Beach ($2,623/mo), Rehoboth Beach ($2,523/mo), Bear ($2,345/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.