Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fredericksburg, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.7% of gross income.
Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fredericksburg, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fredericksburg, TX?
Median rent in Fredericksburg is $2,033 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 24.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fredericksburg?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Fredericksburg's current median rent is $2,033/mo, which leaves a $435/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fredericksburg?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 42.8 hours a month to cover Fredericksburg's median rent of $2,033.
Where is rent cheaper than Fredericksburg for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Watauga ($2,032/mo), Watauga ($2,032/mo), Friendswood ($2,032/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.