Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Ellenwood, GA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.3% of gross income.

Ellenwood rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Ellenwood median rent
$2,157/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
27.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157 leaves roughly $211/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 47.4 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Ellenwood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Bethlehem, GA
$2,156/mo (27.3% of income)
Ball Ground, GA
$2,155/mo (27.3% of income)
Locust Grove, GA
$2,154/mo (27.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Ellenwood, GA?

Median rent in Ellenwood is $2,157 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 27.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Ellenwood?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Ellenwood's current median rent is $2,157/mo, which leaves a $211/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 47.4 hours a month to cover Ellenwood's median rent of $2,157.

Where is rent cheaper than Ellenwood for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Bethlehem ($2,156/mo), Ball Ground ($2,155/mo), Locust Grove ($2,154/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Georgia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Ellenwood, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.