Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lake Jackson, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.1% of gross income.
Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lake Jackson, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lake Jackson, TX?
Median rent in Lake Jackson is $1,488 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 18.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lake Jackson?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Lake Jackson's current median rent is $1,488/mo, which leaves a $980/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lake Jackson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 31.4 hours a month to cover Lake Jackson's median rent of $1,488.
Where is rent cheaper than Lake Jackson for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Whitehouse ($1,487/mo), North Richland Hills ($1,487/mo), Del Valle ($1,487/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.