Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in New Smyrna Beach, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.9% of gross income.

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

New Smyrna Beach median rent
$2,307/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
29.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. New Smyrna Beach's median rent of $2,307 leaves roughly $11/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 51.7 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 New Smyrna Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Davie, FL
$2,305/mo (29.8% of income)
North Miami Beach, FL
$2,305/mo (29.8% of income)
Hallandale, FL
$2,305/mo (29.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in New Smyrna Beach, FL?

Median rent in New Smyrna Beach is $2,307 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 29.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in New Smyrna Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. New Smyrna Beach's current median rent is $2,307/mo, which leaves a $11/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 51.7 hours a month to cover New Smyrna Beach's median rent of $2,307.

Where is rent cheaper than New Smyrna Beach for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Davie ($2,305/mo), North Miami Beach ($2,305/mo), Hallandale ($2,305/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 New Smyrna Beach, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.