Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in San Leon, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20% of gross income.
San Leon rent: July 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 San Leon, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for San Leon, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in San Leon, TX?
Median rent in San Leon is $1,648 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 20% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in San Leon?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. San Leon's current median rent is $1,648/mo, which leaves a $820/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in San Leon?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 34.7 hours a month to cover San Leon's median rent of $1,648.
Where is rent cheaper than San Leon for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Humble ($1,647/mo), Humble ($1,647/mo), Burnet ($1,646/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.