Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Highland Beach, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 86% of gross income.

Highland Beach rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Highland Beach median rent
$6,642/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
86%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Highland Beach's median rent of $6,642 exceeds that threshold by $4,324/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 149 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 Highland Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Palm Beach, FL
$6,605/mo (85.5% of income)
Summerland Key, FL
$6,575/mo (85.1% of income)
Palm Beach, FL
$6,563/mo (84.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Highland Beach, FL?

Median rent in Highland Beach is $6,642 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 86% 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 Highland Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Highland Beach's current median rent is $6,642/mo, which is $4,324/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 149 hours a month to cover Highland Beach's median rent of $6,642.

Where is rent cheaper than Highland Beach for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Palm Beach ($6,605/mo), Summerland Key ($6,575/mo), Palm Beach ($6,563/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 Highland Beach, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.