Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Haltom City, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.2% of gross income.
Haltom City 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 Haltom City, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Haltom City, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Haltom City, TX?
Median rent in Haltom City is $1,417 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 17.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Haltom City?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Haltom City's current median rent is $1,417/mo, which leaves a $1,051/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Haltom City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 29.9 hours a month to cover Haltom City's median rent of $1,417.
Where is rent cheaper than Haltom City for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Sherman ($1,416/mo), Bryan ($1,416/mo), Westworth Village ($1,416/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.