Asphalt driveway cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,200 – $7,950
- Per sq ft
- $5.25 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #72
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Barnstable, MA usually costs $3,200 to $7,950 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.25 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $350 more. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $29.31 an hour in the Barnstable area, 14% above the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$4,600 to $6,500
About $7.55 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,250 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $150 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $2,900 | $3,850 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,550 | $3,900 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,550 | $7,950 | 100% |
Why Barnstable prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.31 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Barnstable is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $50 to $200.
Data note: 40% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Barnstable?
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+20%) and concrete slab lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,550 | +20% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $680 – $2,400 | +14% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,350 | +8% |
Barnstable: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft.
Basic
$3,200 to $5,100
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,600 to $6,500
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$6,050 to $7,950
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 | $2,500 – $3,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,150 – $3,450 | $3,100 – $4,400 | $4,100 – $5,350 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,950 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,300 – $8,400 | $7,650 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,100 |
What local crews earn in Barnstable
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Barnstable the blend is 1.20.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) carry 40% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $29.31 an hour against $25.64 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.82 and $37.47 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.87 an hour, which is 27% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 79.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $35.06 an hour, 22% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.99 and $38.51 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 42.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $270 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $85. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071) | 40% | $26.82 | $29.31 | $37.47 | $25.64 | 1.14 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $29.99 | $35.06 | $38.51 | $28.78 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Barnstable weather and the asphalt driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Barnstable are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 109 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Cold |
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 600 sq ft range from $5,300 to $5,850 across Barnstable and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | level |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −5% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | +3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #72 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −15% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −9% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,650 – $6,200 | $4,450 | −20% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Barnstable bid
Hot-mix price
Hot-mix asphalt is $100-$200 per ton delivered and moves with oil prices (PaveGauge).
Sealcoating
Sealing is $1-$2 per sq ft and is a maintenance cost, not part of the install.
New versus overlay
Resurfacing an existing driveway runs $3-$7 per sq ft; a full new driveway runs $5-$12+ (HomeGuide). Tearing out and replacing one is higher still.
Optional extras in Barnstable
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.09 for Barnstable, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $650 – $1,300 |
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Asphalt driveway in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Barnstable?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,200 to $7,950 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Barnstable?
About $5.25 to $13 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 0% less than Barnstable ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $5,550. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Barnstable?
$3,200 to $7,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $200 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($5,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.31 an hour, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.82 to $37.47.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Barnstable?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,100 and premium work $6,050 to $7,950. Basic means: new topcoat over a sound base, flat lot. Premium means: full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth.
+When is the best time to pave a driveway in Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. June and July are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a sealcoat" add in Barnstable?
$650 to $1,300 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Barnstable
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Paving an Asphalt Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- PaveGauge: Asphalt Driveway Cost (2026): Price by Size (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = hot-mix asphalt ($2.30-$3.60/sq ft at 3 in) plus aggregate base ($1-$3/sq ft) from PaveGauge's component table.