Goodhue County, MN
Infant daycare in Goodhue County, MN costs $247 per week ($12,844 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,338, the childcare burden is 16.4% 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) | $247 | $12,844 | $177 | $9,187 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $218 | $11,353 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $206 | $10,695 | $153 | $7,973 |
| School-Age (6+) | $170 | $8,840 | $143 | $7,453 |
Goodhue County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Goodhue County costs $247 per week ($12,844 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,187 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Goodhue County is 16.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $78,338 would spend about 16.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Goodhue County at $247/wk is 42% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Goodhue County costs $12,844 per year.
In Goodhue County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $247/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $153/wk vs $206/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $143/wk (family) or $170/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.