Hillsborough County, FL
Infant daycare in Hillsborough County, FL costs $240 per week ($12,480 per year) for center-based care, and $175 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,612, the childcare burden is 17.7% 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) | $240 | $12,480 | $175 | $9,100 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $190 | $9,880 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,100 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,500 | $120 | $6,240 |
Hillsborough County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hillsborough County costs $240 per week ($12,480 per year). Family-based infant care costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hillsborough County is 17.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $70,612 would spend about 17.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hillsborough County at $240/wk is 38% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hillsborough County costs $12,480 per year.
In Hillsborough County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $175/wk compared to $240/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.