Harrisonburg City, VA
Infant daycare in Harrisonburg City, VA costs $188 per week ($9,751 per year) for center-based care, and $197 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,050, the childcare burden is 17.4% 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) | $188 | $9,751 | $197 | $10,258 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $154 | $7,985 | $164 | $8,537 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $141 | $7,336 | $160 | $8,300 |
| School-Age (6+) | $116 | $6,056 | $148 | $7,707 |
Harrisonburg City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Harrisonburg City costs $188 per week ($9,751 per year). Family-based infant care costs $197 per week ($10,258 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Harrisonburg City is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,050 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Harrisonburg City at $188/wk is 8% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Harrisonburg City costs $9,751 per year.
In Harrisonburg City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $197/wk compared to $188/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $160/wk vs $141/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $148/wk (family) or $116/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.