Richmond County, NC
Infant daycare in Richmond County, NC costs $137 per week ($7,115 per year) for center-based care, and $183 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $42,354, the childcare burden is 16.8% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $137 | $7,115 | $183 | $9,494 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $131 | $6,794 | $126 | $6,542 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,662 | $114 | $5,908 |
| School-Age (6+) | $59 | $3,068 | $83 | $4,301 |
Richmond County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Richmond County costs $137 per week ($7,115 per year). Family-based infant care costs $183 per week ($9,494 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Richmond County is 16.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $42,354 would spend about 16.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Richmond County at $137/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Richmond County costs $7,115 per year.
In Richmond County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $183/wk compared to $137/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $114/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $59/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.