Childcare Costs in Dallas County, TX
FIPS: 48113 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Dallas County, TX costs $10,088/year, while family childcare is $8,944/year. This represents 14.3% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$10,088
Center Infant/yr
$8,944
Family Infant/yr
$70,732
Median Income
14.3%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,088 | $8,944 |
| Toddler | $9,360 | $8,476 |
| Preschool | $9,100 | $8,320 |
| School Age | $8,528 | $7,852 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,088
Toddler $9,360
Preschool $9,100
School Age $8,528
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: $10,088
Median household income: $70,732
Cost as % of income: 14.3%
7% affordability threshold: $4,951/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $6,708 |
| 2010 | $7,010 |
| 2011 | $7,311 |
| 2012 | $7,613 |
| 2013 | $8,057 |
| 2014 | $7,569 |
| 2015 | $7,758 |
| 2016 | $8,141 |
| 2017 | $8,967 |
| 2018 | $9,373 |
| 2019 | $9,596 |
| 2020 | $9,818 |
| 2021 | $10,400 |
| 2022 | $10,088 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Dallas County, TX? ▼
In Dallas County, TX, center-based infant care costs $10,088/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,944/year. Preschool center-based care costs $9,100/year.
Is childcare affordable in Dallas County, TX? ▼
Center-based infant care in Dallas County, TX costs 14.3% of the median household income ($70,732). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 7.3 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.