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Daycare Centers Market: ZIP 78548

Opportunity Score

22 / 100 Challenging

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 78548 is an suburban area. with a population of 1,456 and household incomes below the national median ($37,212).

1,456

Population

$37,212

Median Income

-50% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

Median Age: 31.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 0.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.

$1,020

2BR Fair Market Rent

$803

Median Gross Rent

$52 K

Median Home Value

Licensing comes first. State childcare licensing takes 3-6 months in most states. Start that paperwork before you sign a lease.
Staff-to-child ratios are set by law and they dictate your entire cost structure. Know your state's ratios before building a financial model.
Location matters more than marketing. Parents pick daycares within 10 minutes of home or work. Proximity to commuter routes beats a nice website.
Insurance costs $3,000-$10,000/year depending on your state and capacity. Get quotes early. Some carriers won't cover home-based operations.
Median income sits at $37,212. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.