How much does concrete patio installation cost in 2026?
That is the modeled cost to deliver plus a fair contractor margin for concrete patio installation in the United States, not a sales quote. Built from BLS wage data, Craftsman bills of materials, and verified permit fees. 2026-07-23
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The margin is the gap between break even and a typical quote, not a markup we invent. Margins float by trade and city, with most fair jobs at a 15 to 22 percent margin on the bid, about 18 to 28 percent over the cost to deliver. Nobody works for free. Full methodology.
What concrete patio installation costs at your size.
Scales with project area at this metro's rate. The calculator lets you dial in your exact size.
| Size | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 250 sq ft | $2,674 | $2,401 to $2,967 |
| 300 sq ft | $3,024 | $2,716 to $3,356 |
| 400 sq ft | $3,726 | $3,346 to $4,135 |
| 500 sq ft | $4,427 | $3,976 to $4,913 |
| 600 sq ft | $5,129 | $4,606 to $5,692 |
Scaled from TheFatBook's per-size cost model, the same one behind the calculator.
What the 2026 data shows.
- The 2026 U.S. average concrete patio installation cost is $3,726, with a typical range of $3,346 to $4,135.
- Across the 29 metros TheFatBook tracks, San Antonio is the lowest at $3,308 and New York is the highest at $5,120.
- Figures are modeled from BLS wages, Craftsman labor hours, FRED material indices, and verified permit fees, not survey self-reports or scraped quotes.
TheFatBook models outdoor living & hardscapes from Craftsman labor hours, BLS regional wages, burden, PPI-adjusted materials, permit data where available, and contractor overhead benchmarks. Cost index version: 2026-07-23. Updated Jul 2026.
Tracked markets.
| Metro | Average | Range | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $3,308 | $2,970 to $3,672 | -11% vs national |
| Tampa | $3,326 | $3,018 to $3,676 | -11% vs national |
| Miami | $3,328 | $3,061 to $3,739 | -11% vs national |
| Orlando | $3,350 | $3,014 to $3,713 | -10% vs national |
| Houston | $3,398 | $3,019 to $3,805 | -9% vs national |
| Springfield, MO | $3,405 | $3,147 to $3,967 | -9% vs national |
| Richmond | $3,406 | $3,060 to $3,778 | -9% vs national |
| Dallas | $3,422 | $3,042 to $3,831 | -8% vs national |
| Baltimore | $3,461 | $3,196 to $3,960 | -7% vs national |
| Raleigh | $3,468 | $3,065 to $3,901 | -7% vs national |
| Charlotte | $3,494 | $3,123 to $3,894 | -6% vs national |
| Atlanta | $3,528 | $3,136 to $3,952 | -5% vs national |
| Nashville | $3,532 | $3,159 to $3,935 | -5% vs national |
| Austin | $3,561 | $3,118 to $4,037 | -4% vs national |
| Kansas City | $3,626 | $3,300 to $4,058 | -3% vs national |
| St Louis | $3,641 | $3,359 to $4,212 | -2% vs national |
| Phoenix | $3,643 | $3,238 to $4,080 | -2% vs national |
| Columbus | $3,696 | $3,311 to $4,111 | -1% vs national |
| Denver | $3,871 | $3,457 to $4,317 | +4% vs national |
| Minneapolis | $4,007 | $3,627 to $4,497 | +8% vs national |
| Las Vegas | $4,040 | $3,612 to $4,501 | +8% vs national |
| Portland | $4,124 | $3,715 to $4,565 | +11% vs national |
| Philadelphia | $4,139 | $3,745 to $4,625 | +11% vs national |
| San Diego | $4,288 | $3,815 to $4,796 | +15% vs national |
| Los Angeles | $4,337 | $3,870 to $4,841 | +16% vs national |
| Seattle | $4,355 | $3,888 to $4,857 | +17% vs national |
| Boston | $4,374 | $3,921 to $4,862 | +17% vs national |
| Chicago | $4,541 | $4,149 to $5,095 | +22% vs national |
| New York | $5,120 | $4,589 to $5,691 | +37% vs national |
Common questions about concrete patio installation costs.
How much does concrete patio installation cost in 2026?
The U.S. average is $3,726, with a typical range of $3,346 to $4,135, modeled by TheFatBook's cost index from BLS wages, Craftsman labor hours, material price indices, and verified permit fees.
Which city is cheapest and most expensive for concrete patio installation?
Of the 29 metros TheFatBook tracks, San Antonio is the lowest at $3,308 and New York is the highest at $5,120.
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Source: <a href="https://thefatbook.com/outdoor-living/stats/">Average Concrete Patio Installation Cost (2026 Data) | TheFatBook</a>- Independent FatBook v3 cost index for Concrete Patio Installation cost data.
- BLS OEWS wage inputs (https://www.bls.gov/oes/) and FRED PPI material inflation (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/) references.
- Craftsman labor-hour references and contractor overhead benchmarks.
- Verified permit/source data from PermitCalculator.com and permits_compiled where available.