Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Tyrone, GA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.1% of gross income.

Tyrone rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).

Tyrone median rent
$2,693/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Georgia)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
34.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Tyrone's median rent of $2,693 exceeds that threshold by $325/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 59.1 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 Tyrone, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,663/mo (33.7% of income)
Johns Creek, GA
$2,618/mo (33.2% of income)
Saint Simons Island, GA
$2,616/mo (33.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Tyrone, GA?

Median rent in Tyrone is $2,693 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 34.1% 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 Tyrone?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Tyrone's current median rent is $2,693/mo, which is $325/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 59.1 hours a month to cover Tyrone's median rent of $2,693.

Where is rent cheaper than Tyrone for a physical therapist?

Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Saint Simons Island ($2,663/mo), Johns Creek ($2,618/mo), Saint Simons Island ($2,616/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 Tyrone, GA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.