Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Venice, FL?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29% of gross income.

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

Venice median rent
$2,239/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Florida)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
29%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Venice's median rent of $2,239 leaves roughly $79/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 50.2 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 Venice, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

New Smyrna Beach, FL
$2,238/mo (29% of income)
North Miami, FL
$2,238/mo (29% of income)
Groveland, FL
$2,238/mo (29% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Venice, FL?

Median rent in Venice is $2,239 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 29% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Venice?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Venice's current median rent is $2,239/mo, which leaves a $79/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 50.2 hours a month to cover Venice's median rent of $2,239.

Where is rent cheaper than Venice for a physical therapist?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include New Smyrna Beach ($2,238/mo), North Miami ($2,238/mo), Groveland ($2,238/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 Venice, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.