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

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27% of gross income.

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

Ormond Beach median rent
$2,083/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
27%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Ormond Beach's median rent of $2,083 leaves roughly $235/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 46.7 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 Ormond Beach, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Green Cove Springs, FL
$2,082/mo (26.9% of income)
Sun City Center, FL
$2,082/mo (26.9% of income)
Saint Petersburg, FL
$2,081/mo (26.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

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

Median rent in Ormond Beach is $2,083 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 27% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Ormond Beach?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Ormond Beach's current median rent is $2,083/mo, which leaves a $235/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 46.7 hours a month to cover Ormond Beach's median rent of $2,083.

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

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Green Cove Springs ($2,082/mo), Sun City Center ($2,082/mo), Saint Petersburg ($2,081/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 Ormond Beach, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.