Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Stafford, TX?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.8% of gross income.

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

Stafford median rent
$1,548/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Texas)
$98,713/yr
Rent as % of income
18.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,226, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,468/mo in rent. Stafford's median rent of $1,548 leaves roughly $920/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 32.6 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 Stafford, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Fort Worth, TX
$1,547/mo (18.8% of income)
Roanoke, TX
$1,547/mo (18.8% of income)
White Settlement, TX
$1,547/mo (18.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Stafford, TX?

Median rent in Stafford is $1,548 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 18.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Stafford?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Stafford's current median rent is $1,548/mo, which leaves a $920/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 32.6 hours a month to cover Stafford's median rent of $1,548.

Where is rent cheaper than Stafford for a physical therapist?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Fort Worth ($1,547/mo), Roanoke ($1,547/mo), White Settlement ($1,547/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 Stafford, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.