Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in South Hill, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.8% of gross income.
South Hill rent: March 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 South Hill, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for South Hill, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in South Hill, VA?
Median rent in South Hill is $1,425 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 16.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in South Hill?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. South Hill's current median rent is $1,425/mo, which leaves a $1,118/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in South Hill?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 29.1 hours a month to cover South Hill's median rent of $1,425.
Where is rent cheaper than South Hill for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Williamsburg ($1,420/mo), Charlottesville ($1,419/mo), Hopewell ($1,419/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.