Hidalgo County, TX
Infant daycare in Hidalgo County, TX costs $144 per week ($7,488 per year) for center-based care, and $131 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,371, the childcare burden is 15.2% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $144 | $7,488 | $131 | $6,812 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $136 | $7,072 | $126 | $6,552 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $133 | $6,916 | $124 | $6,448 |
| School-Age (6+) | $126 | $6,552 | $120 | $6,240 |
Hidalgo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hidalgo County costs $144 per week ($7,488 per year). Family-based infant care costs $131 per week ($6,812 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hidalgo County is 15.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,371 would spend about 15.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hidalgo County at $144/wk is 17% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hidalgo County costs $7,488 per year.
In Hidalgo County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $131/wk compared to $144/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $124/wk vs $133/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $126/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.