Hennepin County, MN
Infant daycare in Hennepin County, MN costs $390 per week ($20,280 per year) for center-based care, and $205 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $92,595, the childcare burden is 21.9% 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) | $390 | $20,280 | $205 | $10,660 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $348 | $18,073 | $182 | $9,447 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $309 | $16,068 | $185 | $9,620 |
| School-Age (6+) | $237 | $12,324 | $170 | $8,840 |
Hennepin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hennepin County costs $390 per week ($20,280 per year). Family-based infant care costs $205 per week ($10,660 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hennepin County is 21.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $92,595 would spend about 21.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hennepin County at $390/wk is 125% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hennepin County costs $20,280 per year.
In Hennepin County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $205/wk compared to $390/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $185/wk vs $309/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $170/wk (family) or $237/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.