Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Highland Springs, VA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.7% of gross income.

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

Highland Springs median rent
$1,581/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Virginia)
$101,704/yr
Rent as % of income
18.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,475, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,543/mo in rent. Highland Springs's median rent of $1,581 leaves roughly $962/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 32.3 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 Highland Springs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

East Highland Park, VA
$1,580/mo (18.6% of income)
Farmville, VA
$1,580/mo (18.6% of income)
Newport News, VA
$1,579/mo (18.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Highland Springs, VA?

Median rent in Highland Springs is $1,581 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 18.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Highland Springs?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Highland Springs's current median rent is $1,581/mo, which leaves a $962/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 32.3 hours a month to cover Highland Springs's median rent of $1,581.

Where is rent cheaper than Highland Springs for a physical therapist?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include East Highland Park ($1,580/mo), Farmville ($1,580/mo), Newport News ($1,579/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 Highland Springs, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.