Wharton County, TX
Infant daycare in Wharton County, TX costs $185 per week ($9,620 per year) for center-based care, and $164 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,712, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $185 | $9,620 | $164 | $8,528 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $172 | $8,944 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,684 | $153 | $7,956 |
| School-Age (6+) | $156 | $8,112 | $144 | $7,488 |
Wharton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wharton County costs $185 per week ($9,620 per year). Family-based infant care costs $164 per week ($8,528 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wharton County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,712 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wharton County at $185/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wharton County costs $9,620 per year.
In Wharton County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $164/wk compared to $185/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $153/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $144/wk (family) or $156/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.