Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Powell, TN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.1% of gross income.

Powell rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).

Powell median rent
$2,075/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Tennessee)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
27.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Powell's median rent of $2,075 leaves roughly $218/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 47 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 Tennessee cities have lower median rent than Powell, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

La Vergne, TN
$2,073/mo (27.1% of income)
Thompsons Station, TN
$2,070/mo (27.1% of income)
Franklin, TN
$2,065/mo (27% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Powell, TN?

Median rent in Powell is $2,075 a month. A typical physical therapist in Tennessee earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 27.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Powell?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Tennessee (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Powell's current median rent is $2,075/mo, which leaves a $218/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Tennessee works roughly 47 hours a month to cover Powell's median rent of $2,075.

Where is rent cheaper than Powell for a physical therapist?

Nearby Tennessee cities with lower median rent include La Vergne ($2,073/mo), Thompsons Station ($2,070/mo), Franklin ($2,065/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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