Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fort Worth, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.
Fort Worth rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Fort Worth, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fort Worth, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fort Worth, TX?
Median rent in Fort Worth is $1,635 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fort Worth?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Fort Worth's current median rent is $1,635/mo, which leaves a $833/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fort Worth?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover Fort Worth's median rent of $1,635.
Where is rent cheaper than Fort Worth for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Hutto ($1,634/mo), Hutto ($1,634/mo), Allen ($1,634/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.