Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Port Washington, NY?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.4% of gross income.

Port Washington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New York state estimate).

Port Washington median rent
$4,208/mo
Physical Therapist salary (New York)
$113,669/yr
Rent as % of income
44.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,472, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,842/mo in rent. Port Washington's median rent of $4,208 exceeds that threshold by $1,366/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 77 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 New York cities have lower median rent than Port Washington, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Mamaroneck, NY
$4,202/mo (44.4% of income)
Massapequa, NY
$4,175/mo (44.1% of income)
Mamaroneck, NY
$4,144/mo (43.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Port Washington, NY?

Median rent in Port Washington is $4,208 a month. A typical physical therapist in New York earns about $113,669 a year, which makes that rent 44.4% 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 Port Washington?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in New York (~$113,669/yr) supports up to $2,842 a month in rent. Port Washington's current median rent is $4,208/mo, which is $1,366/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $55 an hour, a physical therapist in New York works roughly 77 hours a month to cover Port Washington's median rent of $4,208.

Where is rent cheaper than Port Washington for a physical therapist?

Nearby New York cities with lower median rent include Mamaroneck ($4,202/mo), Massapequa ($4,175/mo), Mamaroneck ($4,144/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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