Transylvania County, NC
Infant daycare in Transylvania County, NC costs $188 per week ($9,791 per year) for center-based care, and $171 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,056, the childcare burden is 15.8% 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) | $188 | $9,791 | $171 | $8,901 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $152 | $7,926 | $137 | $7,111 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $125 | $6,511 | $120 | $6,258 |
| School-Age (6+) | $68 | $3,528 | $76 | $3,943 |
Transylvania County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Transylvania County costs $188 per week ($9,791 per year). Family-based infant care costs $171 per week ($8,901 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Transylvania County is 15.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,056 would spend about 15.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Transylvania County at $188/wk is 8% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Transylvania County costs $9,791 per year.
In Transylvania County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $171/wk compared to $188/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $120/wk vs $125/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $76/wk (family) or $68/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.