Martin County, NC
Infant daycare in Martin County, NC costs $182 per week ($9,445 per year) for center-based care, and $143 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,799, the childcare burden is 21.1% 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) | $182 | $9,445 | $143 | $7,417 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $116 | $6,011 | $115 | $5,973 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,690 | $120 | $6,258 |
| School-Age (6+) | $74 | $3,834 | $86 | $4,481 |
Martin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Martin County costs $182 per week ($9,445 per year). Family-based infant care costs $143 per week ($7,417 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Martin County is 21.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $44,799 would spend about 21.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Martin County at $182/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Martin County costs $9,445 per year.
In Martin County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $143/wk compared to $182/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $120/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $86/wk (family) or $74/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.