Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Highland Village, TX?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.8% of gross income.

Highland Village rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Highland Village median rent
$2,534/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Texas)
$98,713/yr
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,226, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,468/mo in rent. Highland Village's median rent of $2,534 exceeds that threshold by $66/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 53.4 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Highland Village, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Bellaire, TX
$2,529/mo (30.7% of income)
Iowa Colony, TX
$2,529/mo (30.7% of income)
Iowa Colony, TX
$2,522/mo (30.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Highland Village, TX?

Median rent in Highland Village is $2,534 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 30.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Highland Village?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Highland Village's current median rent is $2,534/mo, which is $66/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 53.4 hours a month to cover Highland Village's median rent of $2,534.

Where is rent cheaper than Highland Village for a physical therapist?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Bellaire ($2,529/mo), Iowa Colony ($2,529/mo), Iowa Colony ($2,522/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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