Northampton County, VA
Infant daycare in Northampton County, VA costs $190 per week ($9,870 per year) for center-based care, and $123 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,693, the childcare burden is 18.0% 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) | $190 | $9,870 | $123 | $6,383 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $166 | $8,625 | $124 | $6,450 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $152 | $7,923 | $121 | $6,271 |
| School-Age (6+) | $138 | $7,178 | $121 | $6,271 |
Northampton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Northampton County costs $190 per week ($9,870 per year). Family-based infant care costs $123 per week ($6,383 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Northampton County is 18.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $54,693 would spend about 18.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Northampton County at $190/wk is 9% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Northampton County costs $9,870 per year.
In Northampton County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $123/wk compared to $190/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $121/wk vs $152/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $138/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.