Childcare Costs in Walton County, FL
FIPS: 12131 · Data year: 2022
$10,400
Center Infant/yr
$8,008
Family Infant/yr
$74,832
Median Income
13.9%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,400 | $8,008 |
| Toddler | $8,840 | $7,280 |
| Preschool | $8,320 | $7,205 |
| School Age | $7,800 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,400
Toddler $8,840
Preschool $8,320
School Age $7,800
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: $10,400
Median household income: $74,832
Cost as % of income: 13.9%
7% affordability threshold: $5,238/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,897 |
| 2009 | $7,288 |
| 2010 | $7,741 |
| 2011 | $8,194 |
| 2012 | $8,647 |
| 2013 | $9,100 |
| 2014 | $9,019 |
| 2015 | $8,938 |
| 2016 | $9,008 |
| 2017 | $9,079 |
| 2018 | $9,149 |
| 2019 | $9,219 |
| 2020 | $9,290 |
| 2021 | $9,360 |
| 2022 | $10,400 |
More Data for Walton County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.