Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hicksville, NY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.4% of gross income.
Hicksville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York 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 New York cities have lower median rent than Hicksville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hicksville, NY?
Median rent in Hicksville is $2,879 a month. A typical physical therapist in New York earns about $113,669 a year, which makes that rent 30.4% 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 Hicksville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New York (~$113,669/yr) supports up to $2,842 a month in rent. Hicksville's current median rent is $2,879/mo, which is $37/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Hicksville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a physical therapist in New York works roughly 52.7 hours a month to cover Hicksville's median rent of $2,879.
Where is rent cheaper than Hicksville for a physical therapist?
Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Valley Stream ($2,877/mo), Port Chester ($2,875/mo), Port Chester ($2,874/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.