Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Longview, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.3% of gross income.
Longview 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 Longview, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Longview, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Longview, TX?
Median rent in Longview is $1,176 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 14.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Longview?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Longview's current median rent is $1,176/mo, which leaves a $1,292/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Longview?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 24.8 hours a month to cover Longview's median rent of $1,176.
Where is rent cheaper than Longview for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Texas City ($1,175/mo), Orange ($1,174/mo), Mineral Wells ($1,174/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.