Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Central Point, OR?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.5% of gross income.

Central Point rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).

Central Point median rent
$2,033/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Oregon)
$103,698/yr
Rent as % of income
23.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,642, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,592/mo in rent. Central Point's median rent of $2,033 leaves roughly $559/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 40.8 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Central Point, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Redmond, OR
$2,032/mo (23.5% of income)
Sandy, OR
$2,030/mo (23.5% of income)
Ashland, OR
$2,029/mo (23.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Central Point, OR?

Median rent in Central Point is $2,033 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 23.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Central Point?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Central Point's current median rent is $2,033/mo, which leaves a $559/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 40.8 hours a month to cover Central Point's median rent of $2,033.

Where is rent cheaper than Central Point for a physical therapist?

Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Redmond ($2,032/mo), Sandy ($2,030/mo), Ashland ($2,029/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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