Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Prince George, VA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.6% of gross income.

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

Prince George median rent
$2,167/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Virginia)
$101,704/yr
Rent as % of income
25.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,475, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,543/mo in rent. Prince George's median rent of $2,167 leaves roughly $376/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 44.3 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 Prince George, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Manassas Park, VA
$2,166/mo (25.6% of income)
Woodbridge, VA
$2,165/mo (25.5% of income)
Huntington, VA
$2,164/mo (25.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Prince George, VA?

Median rent in Prince George is $2,167 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 25.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Prince George?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Prince George's current median rent is $2,167/mo, which leaves a $376/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 44.3 hours a month to cover Prince George's median rent of $2,167.

Where is rent cheaper than Prince George for a physical therapist?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Manassas Park ($2,166/mo), Woodbridge ($2,165/mo), Huntington ($2,164/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 Prince George, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.