Daycare Cost in Gaston County, NC
Childcare pricing data for Gaston County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 228,972.
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in Gaston County costs $7,687/year, which is $1,800 less (19% below average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $148/week | $7,687 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $133/week | $6,939 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $108/week | $5,624 |
| Family Infant | $145/week | $7,539 |
| Family Toddler | $140/week | $7,288 |
| Family Preschool | $135/week | $7,037 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Gaston County is $62,628. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 12%, center-based infant care in Gaston County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to Gaston County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robeson County | $7,685 | $2 less |
| Madison County | $7,738 | +$51 |
| Mitchell County | $7,759 | +$72 |
| Hoke County | $7,775 | +$88 |
| Alamance County | $7,550 | $137 less |