Halifax County, NC
Infant daycare in Halifax County, NC costs $174 per week ($9,064 per year) for center-based care, and $143 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,629, the childcare burden is 21.8% 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) | $174 | $9,064 | $143 | $7,417 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,729 | $126 | $6,558 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $111 | $5,750 | $118 | $6,148 |
| School-Age (6+) | $60 | $3,115 | $69 | $3,584 |
Halifax County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Halifax County costs $174 per week ($9,064 per year). Family-based infant care costs $143 per week ($7,417 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Halifax County is 21.8%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $41,629 would spend about 21.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Halifax County at $174/wk is 0% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Halifax County costs $9,064 per year.
In Halifax County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $143/wk compared to $174/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $118/wk vs $111/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $69/wk (family) or $60/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.