Rowan County, NC
Infant daycare in Rowan County, NC costs $199 per week ($10,352 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,717, the childcare burden is 17.3% 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) | $199 | $10,352 | $155 | $8,059 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,217 | $138 | $7,180 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $119 | $6,185 | $131 | $6,791 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,229 | $162 | $8,399 |
Rowan County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rowan County costs $199 per week ($10,352 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,059 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rowan County is 17.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,717 would spend about 17.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rowan County at $199/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rowan County costs $10,352 per year.
In Rowan County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $199/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $119/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $162/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.