Citrus County, FL
Infant daycare in Citrus County, FL costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year) for center-based care, and $130 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,569, the childcare burden is 17.3% 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) | $175 | $9,100 | $130 | $6,760 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $140 | $7,280 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $130 | $6,760 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,940 | N/A | N/A |
Citrus County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Citrus County costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year). Family-based infant care costs $130 per week ($6,760 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Citrus County is 17.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,569 would spend about 17.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Citrus County at $175/wk is 1% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Citrus County costs $9,100 per year.
In Citrus County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $130/wk compared to $175/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $130/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $0/wk (family) or $95/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.