Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Padre Island, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 51.2% of gross income.
South Padre Island rent: April 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 South Padre Island, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Padre Island, TX?
Median rent in South Padre Island is $4,212 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 51.2% 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 South Padre Island?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. South Padre Island's current median rent is $4,212/mo, which is $1,744/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Padre Island?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 88.8 hours a month to cover South Padre Island's median rent of $4,212.
Where is rent cheaper than South Padre Island for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include University Park ($4,163/mo), Spicewood ($3,358/mo), Spicewood ($3,274/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.