Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hopkinton, MA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.2% of gross income.
Hopkinton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts state estimate).
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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Hopkinton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hopkinton, MA?
Median rent in Hopkinton is $3,102 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 32.2% 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 Hopkinton?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Hopkinton's current median rent is $3,102/mo, which is $210/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Hopkinton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 55.8 hours a month to cover Hopkinton's median rent of $3,102.
Where is rent cheaper than Hopkinton for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Burlington ($3,101/mo), Burlington ($3,101/mo), Medford ($3,100/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.