Childcare Costs in Tom Green County, TX
FIPS: 48451 · Data year: 2022
Center-based infant care in Tom Green County, TX costs $5,876/year, while family childcare is $5,304/year. This represents 8.7% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.
$5,876
Center Infant/yr
$5,304
Family Infant/yr
$67,215
Median Income
8.7%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $5,876 | $5,304 |
| Toddler | $5,512 | $5,044 |
| Preschool | $5,356 | $4,992 |
| School Age | $5,096 | $4,784 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $5,876
Toddler $5,512
Preschool $5,356
School Age $5,096
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: $5,876
Median household income: $67,215
Cost as % of income: 8.7%
7% affordability threshold: $4,705/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $5,456 |
| 2010 | $5,468 |
| 2011 | $5,480 |
| 2012 | $5,491 |
| 2013 | $5,946 |
| 2014 | $5,720 |
| 2015 | $5,720 |
| 2016 | $5,975 |
| 2017 | $6,022 |
| 2018 | $6,167 |
| 2019 | $6,299 |
| 2020 | $6,430 |
| 2021 | $6,708 |
| 2022 | $5,876 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does childcare cost in Tom Green County, TX? ▼
In Tom Green County, TX, center-based infant care costs $5,876/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,304/year. Preschool center-based care costs $5,356/year.
Is childcare affordable in Tom Green County, TX? ▼
Center-based infant care in Tom Green County, TX costs 8.7% of the median household income ($67,215). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 1.7 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.