Asphalt driveway cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,100 – $7,650
- Per sq ft
- $5.10 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #97
- 1 = most expensive
An asphalt driveway in Youngstown, OH usually costs $3,100 to $7,650 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $5.10 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn a median of $36.03 an hour in the Youngstown area, 41% above the US median of $25.64.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$4,450 to $6,300
About $7.30 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $140 |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,300 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,650 | 100% |
Why Youngstown prices look the way they do
Labor is 46% of the midpoint bill here, against 41% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (40%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Youngstown the blended ratio comes out at 1.17.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Youngstown is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,950 nationally becomes $2,800 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.4: $45 to $170.
How Youngstown compares
Same job, same size (600 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Cleveland is the priciest of the group at $5,400. Canton is the cheapest at $5,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −3% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −2% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −2% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,250 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Youngstown ranks #97 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Youngstown is 1% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +3% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $3,050 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,950 – $7,250 | $5,100 | −5% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,000 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +9% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −12% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,800 – $6,700 | $4,750 | −12% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +7% |
What local crews earn in Youngstown
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 Youngstown the blend is 1.17.
Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators (47-2071), 40% of the weighting: a median of $36.03 an hour, 41% above the US median of $25.64. The middle half of them earn between $22.67 and $38.68 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 3.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.36 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $31.39 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the area, 53.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.54 and $40.17 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 26.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 8.3% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Youngstown-Warren has 160,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 148th 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% | $22.67 | $36.03 | $38.68 | $25.64 | 1.41 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.83 | $23.36 | $31.39 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 30% | $24.54 | $28.47 | $40.17 | $28.78 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Extras that change the Youngstown total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.05 for Youngstown, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.17) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a sealcoat | $630 – $1,250 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown bid
Small jobs cost more per foot
Paving crews move a paver, roller and trucks to your address, so a 400 sq ft driveway carries more mobilization per square foot than a 1,000 sq ft one.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: asphalt driveway pricing in Youngstown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Youngstown. 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
$3,100 to $4,900
New topcoat over a sound base, flat lot
Standard
$4,450 to $6,300
Full new driveway: base, 2-3 in of hot mix, edging
Premium
$5,850 to $7,650
Full tear-out and rebuild, drainage work, heavy-duty depth
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,600 | $2,400 – $3,150 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,150 |
| 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,650 |
| long rural (10x100), 1,000 sq ft | $5,100 – $8,150 | $7,400 – $10,400 | $9,650 – $12,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Youngstown
Jobs that often go together with asphalt driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Youngstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+4%) and paver patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
Youngstown 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, Youngstown Rgnl Ap (10 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 Youngstown 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 127 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Youngstown gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 68 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 34 | 19 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
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Asphalt driveway in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to pave a driveway in Youngstown?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,100 to $7,650 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,450 to $6,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for asphalt driveway in Youngstown?
About $5.10 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $12.
+Is asphalt driveway cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,400, which is 0% more than Youngstown ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $5,400. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 41%.
+What would 2-car (20x30), 600 sq ft cost in Youngstown?
$3,100 to $7,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does asphalt driveway need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for asphalt driveway compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 1% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($5,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators earn in Youngstown?
The BLS median is $36.03 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $25.64 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.67 to $38.68.
+What do basic and premium asphalt driveway work cost in Youngstown?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,900 and premium work $5,850 to $7,650. 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 Youngstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October and November 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 Youngstown?
$630 to $1,250 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Asphalt driveway near Youngstown
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.