Emporia City, VA
Infant daycare in Emporia City, VA costs $193 per week ($10,028 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,442, the childcare burden is 24.2% 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) | $193 | $10,028 | $163 | $8,488 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $147 | $7,626 | $141 | $7,307 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $135 | $7,005 | $137 | $7,104 |
| School-Age (6+) | $131 | $6,795 | $119 | $6,178 |
Emporia City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Emporia City costs $193 per week ($10,028 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,488 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Emporia City is 24.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $41,442 would spend about 24.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Emporia City at $193/wk is 11% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Emporia City costs $10,028 per year.
In Emporia City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $193/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $135/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $119/wk (family) or $131/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.