Avery County, NC
Infant daycare in Avery County, NC costs $238 per week ($12,352 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,513, the childcare burden is 23.1% 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) | $238 | $12,352 | $177 | $9,197 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $151 | $7,840 | $148 | $7,680 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $136 | $7,077 | $144 | $7,490 |
| School-Age (6+) | $74 | $3,834 | $84 | $4,374 |
Avery County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Avery County costs $238 per week ($12,352 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,197 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Avery County is 23.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $53,513 would spend about 23.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Avery County at $238/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Avery County costs $12,352 per year.
In Avery County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $238/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $144/wk vs $136/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $84/wk (family) or $74/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.