Childcare Costs in Craven County, NC

FIPS: 37049 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Craven County, NC costs $10,417/year, while family childcare is $9,197/year. This represents 16.9% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$10,417

Center Infant/yr

$9,197

Family Infant/yr

$61,676

Median Income

16.9%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$10,417	$9,197	+$1,220
Toddler	$8,663	$8,534	+$129
Preschool	$7,643	$8,335	$-692
School Age	$4,141	$4,839	$-698

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $10,417

Toddler $8,663

Preschool $7,643

School Age $4,141

Affordability Context

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.

Center infant cost: $10,417

Median household income: $61,676

Cost as % of income: 16.9%

7% affordability threshold: $4,317/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2011	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2014	$9,835	$9,116	$8,788	$6,780
2015	$9,534	$8,825	$8,346	$6,439
2016	$9,528	$8,535	$7,904	$6,098
2017	$9,522	$8,246	$7,461	$5,757
2018	$9,515	$7,955	$7,019	$5,416
2019	$9,509	$7,665	$6,577	$5,075
2020	$9,503	$7,376	$6,135	$4,734
2021	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	$10,417	$8,663	$7,643	$4,141

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Craven County, NC? ▼

In Craven County, NC, center-based infant care costs $10,417/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,197/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,643/year.

Is childcare affordable in Craven County, NC? ▼

Center-based infant care in Craven County, NC costs 16.9% of the median household income ($61,676). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 9.9 percentage points.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.