Arlington County, VA
Infant daycare in Arlington County, VA costs $559 per week ($29,086 per year) for center-based care, and $385 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $137,387, the childcare burden is 21.2% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $559 | $29,086 | $385 | $19,996 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $496 | $25,808 | $342 | $17,770 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $496 | $25,808 | $342 | $17,770 |
| School-Age (6+) | $416 | $21,630 | $318 | $16,558 |
Arlington County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Arlington County costs $559 per week ($29,086 per year). Family-based infant care costs $385 per week ($19,996 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Arlington County is 21.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $137,387 would spend about 21.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Arlington County at $559/wk is 222% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Arlington County costs $29,086 per year.
In Arlington County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $385/wk compared to $559/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $342/wk vs $496/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $318/wk (family) or $416/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.