Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in University Heights, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.2% of gross income.

University Heights rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

University Heights median rent
$1,812/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Ohio)
$93,727/yr
Rent as % of income
23.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,811, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,343/mo in rent. University Heights's median rent of $1,812 leaves roughly $531/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 40.2 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 Ohio cities have lower median rent than University Heights, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Dublin, OH
$1,811/mo (23.2% of income)
West Chester, OH
$1,807/mo (23.1% of income)
Shaker Heights, OH
$1,805/mo (23.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in University Heights, OH?

Median rent in University Heights is $1,812 a month. A typical physical therapist in Ohio earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 23.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in University Heights?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Ohio (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. University Heights's current median rent is $1,812/mo, which leaves a $531/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Ohio works roughly 40.2 hours a month to cover University Heights's median rent of $1,812.

Where is rent cheaper than University Heights for a physical therapist?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Dublin ($1,811/mo), West Chester ($1,807/mo), Shaker Heights ($1,805/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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