Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Radford, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.7% of gross income.
Radford rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia 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 Virginia cities have lower median rent than Radford, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Radford, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Radford, VA?
Median rent in Radford is $1,503 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 17.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Radford?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Radford's current median rent is $1,503/mo, which leaves a $1,040/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Radford?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 30.7 hours a month to cover Radford's median rent of $1,503.
Where is rent cheaper than Radford for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Portsmouth ($1,500/mo), Newport News ($1,499/mo), Staunton ($1,499/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.