Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Aldie, VA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 39.1% of gross income.

Aldie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Aldie median rent
$3,310/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Virginia)
$101,704/yr
Rent as % of income
39.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,475, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,543/mo in rent. Aldie's median rent of $3,310 exceeds that threshold by $767/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 67.7 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Aldie, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Chantilly, VA
$3,299/mo (38.9% of income)
Chantilly, VA
$3,259/mo (38.5% of income)
Vienna, VA
$3,257/mo (38.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Aldie, VA?

Median rent in Aldie is $3,310 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 39.1% 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 Aldie?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Aldie's current median rent is $3,310/mo, which is $767/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 67.7 hours a month to cover Aldie's median rent of $3,310.

Where is rent cheaper than Aldie for a physical therapist?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Chantilly ($3,299/mo), Chantilly ($3,259/mo), Vienna ($3,257/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Virginia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Aldie, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.