Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Happy Valley, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 21.2% of gross income.
Happy Valley rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Happy Valley, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Happy Valley, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Happy Valley, OR?
Median rent in Happy Valley is $1,833 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 21.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Happy Valley?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. Happy Valley's current median rent is $1,833/mo, which leaves a $759/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Happy Valley?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 36.8 hours a month to cover Happy Valley's median rent of $1,833.
Where is rent cheaper than Happy Valley for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Canby ($1,832/mo), Independence ($1,832/mo), Molalla ($1,831/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.