Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fleming Island, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.2% of gross income.

Fleming Island rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Fleming Island median rent
$1,871/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
24.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Fleming Island's median rent of $1,871 leaves roughly $447/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 42 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 Florida cities have lower median rent than Fleming Island, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Bradenton, FL
$1,870/mo (24.2% of income)
Lauderhill, FL
$1,870/mo (24.2% of income)
Lehigh Acres, FL
$1,870/mo (24.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fleming Island, FL?

Median rent in Fleming Island is $1,871 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 24.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fleming Island?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Fleming Island's current median rent is $1,871/mo, which leaves a $447/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 42 hours a month to cover Fleming Island's median rent of $1,871.

Where is rent cheaper than Fleming Island for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Bradenton ($1,870/mo), Lauderhill ($1,870/mo), Lehigh Acres ($1,870/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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