Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in University Park, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 65.9% of gross income.
University Park 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 University Park, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in University Park, TX?
Median rent in University Park is $5,424 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 65.9% 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 University Park?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. University Park's current median rent is $5,424/mo, which is $2,956/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in University Park?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 114.3 hours a month to cover University Park's median rent of $5,424.
Where is rent cheaper than University Park for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include South Padre Island ($4,212/mo), Spicewood ($3,358/mo), Spicewood ($3,274/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.