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. 2026-07-11
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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 | $2,671 | $2,399 to $2,965 |
| 300 sq ft | $3,022 | $2,714 to $3,353 |
| 400 sq ft | $3,722 | $3,343 to $4,131 |
| 500 sq ft | $4,423 | $3,972 to $4,908 |
| 600 sq ft | $5,123 | $4,601 to $5,686 |
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 $3,722, with a typical range of $3,343 to $4,131.
- Across the 20 metros TheFatBook tracks, Miami is the lowest at $3,324 and New York is the highest at $5,116.
- 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: 2026-07-11. Updated Jul 2026.
Tracked markets.
| Metro | Average | Range | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $3,324 | $3,058 to $3,733 | -11% vs national |
| Houston | $3,395 | $3,017 to $3,803 | -9% vs national |
| Springfield, MO | $3,402 | $3,144 to $3,962 | -9% vs national |
| Dallas | $3,418 | $3,039 to $3,827 | -8% vs national |
| Atlanta | $3,525 | $3,133 to $3,947 | -5% vs national |
| Austin | $3,557 | $3,115 to $4,032 | -4% vs national |
| Kansas City | $3,623 | $3,298 to $4,054 | -3% vs national |
| St Louis | $3,636 | $3,354 to $4,207 | -2% vs national |
| Phoenix | $3,641 | $3,236 to $4,078 | -2% vs national |
| Denver | $3,867 | $3,453 to $4,313 | +4% vs national |
| Minneapolis | $4,003 | $3,624 to $4,490 | +8% vs national |
| Las Vegas | $4,037 | $3,609 to $4,497 | +8% vs national |
| Portland | $4,121 | $3,711 to $4,561 | +11% vs national |
| Philadelphia | $4,136 | $3,743 to $4,620 | +11% vs national |
| San Diego | $4,284 | $3,812 to $4,792 | +15% vs national |
| Los Angeles | $4,334 | $3,866 to $4,837 | +16% vs national |
| Seattle | $4,351 | $3,885 to $4,853 | +17% vs national |
| Boston | $4,371 | $3,918 to $4,858 | +17% vs national |
| Chicago | $4,537 | $4,146 to $5,089 | +22% vs national |
| New York | $5,116 | $4,586 to $5,686 | +37% vs national |
Common questions about concrete patio installation costs.
How much does concrete patio installation cost in 2026?
The U.S. average is $3,722, with a typical range of $3,343 to $4,131, 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 20 metros TheFatBook tracks, Miami is the lowest at $3,324 and New York is the highest at $5,116.
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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.