Hunterdon County, NJ
Infant daycare in Hunterdon County, NJ costs $304 per week ($15,791 per year) for center-based care, and $190 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $133,534, the childcare burden is 11.8% of income. 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) | $304 | $15,791 | $190 | $9,900 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $302 | $15,690 | $191 | $9,931 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $302 | $15,690 | $178 | $9,250 |
| School-Age (6+) | $142 | $7,361 | $153 | $7,939 |
Hunterdon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hunterdon County costs $304 per week ($15,791 per year). Family-based infant care costs $190 per week ($9,900 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hunterdon County is 11.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $133,534 would spend about 11.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hunterdon County at $304/wk is 75% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hunterdon County costs $15,791 per year.
In Hunterdon County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $190/wk compared to $304/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $178/wk vs $302/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $153/wk (family) or $142/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.