Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Guyton, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.7% of gross income.

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

Guyton median rent
$2,423/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
30.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Guyton's median rent of $2,423 exceeds that threshold by $55/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 53.2 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 Georgia cities have lower median rent than Guyton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Braselton, GA
$2,406/mo (30.5% of income)
Dacula, GA
$2,402/mo (30.4% of income)
Dacula, GA
$2,399/mo (30.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Guyton, GA?

Median rent in Guyton is $2,423 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 30.7% 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 Guyton?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Guyton's current median rent is $2,423/mo, which is $55/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 53.2 hours a month to cover Guyton's median rent of $2,423.

Where is rent cheaper than Guyton for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Braselton ($2,406/mo), Dacula ($2,402/mo), Dacula ($2,399/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 Guyton, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.