Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Redington Shores, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.5% of gross income.

Redington Shores rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Redington Shores median rent
$3,288/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
42.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Redington Shores's median rent of $3,288 exceeds that threshold by $970/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 73.8 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 Redington Shores, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Miami Shores, FL
$3,269/mo (42.3% of income)
Inlet Beach, FL
$3,265/mo (42.3% of income)
Inlet Beach, FL
$3,265/mo (42.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Redington Shores, FL?

Median rent in Redington Shores is $3,288 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 42.5% 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 Redington Shores?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Redington Shores's current median rent is $3,288/mo, which is $970/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Redington Shores?

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 73.8 hours a month to cover Redington Shores's median rent of $3,288.

Where is rent cheaper than Redington Shores for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Miami Shores ($3,269/mo), Inlet Beach ($3,265/mo), Inlet Beach ($3,265/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 Redington Shores, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.