Daycare Cost in Mercer County, NJ
Childcare pricing data for Mercer County, New Jersey (2022). Population: 383,732.
$15,294
Center infant (annual)
$9,975
Family infant (annual)
16%
of median household income
Compared to New Jersey Average
Center-based infant care in Mercer County costs $15,294/year, which is $439 less (3% below average) compared to the New Jersey average of $15,733/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $294/week | $15,294 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $286/week | $14,896 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $286/week | $14,896 |
| Family Infant | $192/week | $9,975 |
| Family Toddler | $198/week | $10,287 |
| Family Preschool | $185/week | $9,642 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Mercer County is $92,697. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 16%, center-based infant care in Mercer County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in New Jersey
Counties with similar daycare costs to Mercer County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County | $15,390 | +$96 |
| Union County | $15,543 | +$249 |
| Atlantic County | $14,907 | $387 less |
| Cumberland County | $14,891 | $403 less |
| Warren County | $14,870 | $424 less |