Mercer County, NJ
Infant daycare in Mercer County, NJ costs $294 per week ($15,294 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $92,697, the childcare burden is 16.5% 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) | $294 | $15,294 | $192 | $9,975 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $286 | $14,896 | $198 | $10,287 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $286 | $14,896 | $185 | $9,642 |
| School-Age (6+) | $148 | $7,712 | $162 | $8,407 |
Mercer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $294 per week ($15,294 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($9,975 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mercer County is 16.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $92,697 would spend about 16.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mercer County at $294/wk is 69% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mercer County costs $15,294 per year.
In Mercer County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $294/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $185/wk vs $286/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $162/wk (family) or $148/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.