Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hatfield, PA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.1% of gross income.

Hatfield rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).

Hatfield median rent
$1,654/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Pennsylvania)
$98,713/yr
Rent as % of income
20.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,226, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,468/mo in rent. Hatfield's median rent of $1,654 leaves roughly $814/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 34.9 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Hatfield, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Manheim, PA
$1,653/mo (20.1% of income)
Mount Wolf, PA
$1,653/mo (20.1% of income)
Mount Joy, PA
$1,652/mo (20.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hatfield, PA?

Median rent in Hatfield is $1,654 a month. A typical physical therapist in Pennsylvania earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 20.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Hatfield?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Pennsylvania (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Hatfield's current median rent is $1,654/mo, which leaves a $814/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania works roughly 34.9 hours a month to cover Hatfield's median rent of $1,654.

Where is rent cheaper than Hatfield for a physical therapist?

Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Manheim ($1,653/mo), Mount Wolf ($1,653/mo), Mount Joy ($1,652/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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