Onslow County, NC
Infant daycare in Onslow County, NC costs $203 per week ($10,531 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,976, the childcare burden is 17.6% 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) | $203 | $10,531 | $161 | $8,358 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $152 | $7,886 | $146 | $7,615 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,701 | $146 | $7,606 |
| School-Age (6+) | $130 | $6,747 | $202 | $10,499 |
Onslow County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Onslow County costs $203 per week ($10,531 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,358 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Onslow County is 17.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,976 would spend about 17.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Onslow County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Onslow County costs $10,531 per year.
In Onslow County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $146/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $202/wk (family) or $130/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.