Child Care Affordability Data for the State of Oregon
In Oregon, can families afford child care?
Every US family should have the affordable, quality child care they need. Affordability is affected by different factors, such as regional cost of living and household size, that shape what makes child care affordable, or unaffordable, for a family. Many families, especially those with low incomes, pay much more than 7% of family income. (Many sources cite 7% of family income as an index of affordability, based on the US Department of Health and Human Services’ rule that limits co-pays for families receiving federal child care subsidies to 7% of family income).
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Affordability
the average price of child care vs. median household income
Price of care as a percentage of median household income
Price of full-time child care
Median household income for families with children under age 6
Price varies by the setting type (center or family child care) and child age. We look at affordability for married-couple families and single-parent families. Use the graphics below to explore child care affordability in Oregon.
Average Monthly Price of Child Care
In Oregon, the average monthly price of full-time child care is $1,365 per child. That’s 18% of the median household income for a family with children under 6.
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Price of Child Care as a Percentage of Household Income
In Oregon, the price of child care is 14% of the median household income for married-couple families. For single-parent families, the price of child care is, 44% of the median household income.
Affordability varies by setting and child age.
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Price of Child Care versus Price of Housing
In Oregon, the price of care for two children (infant and preschooler) is 32% of a married-couple family’s median household income – surpassing the cost of a typical mortgage (19%) or rent (14%). For single-parent families, the price of child care for two children (infant and preschooler) is 105% of the median household income, far exceeding what they would typically spend on housing.
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In Oregon, can families in poverty afford child care?
Price of Child Care for Families Below the Federal Poverty Level
The federal poverty level is based on the following for families of three and families of two:
- $23,030 for a family of three
- $18,310 for a family of two
In Oregon, the average monthly price of full-time child care is $1,365 per child. That’s 71% of the median household income for a family of three below the federal poverty level. For families of two below the federal poverty level, the price of child care is 89% of the median household income.
Affordability varies by setting and child age.
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Affordability of Child Care by County
Price of Child Care as a Percentage of Family Income
Please note that not all counties reported results.
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Conclusion: What does the data say about child care affordability in Oregon?
Child care is not affordable for working families in Oregon. Paying for child care is a huge financial burden for many families, especially single-parent families.
