Composite deck cost in Prescott Valley, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,500 – $23,000
- Per sq ft
- $38 – $76
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #152
- 1 = most expensive
Prescott Valley homeowners pay roughly $11,500 to $23,000 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $38 to $76 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Prescott Valley is 5% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.20 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Prescott Valley, AZ, standard level
$14,900 to $19,500
About $49.50 to $64.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,500 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $14,900 | $19,500 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $11,500 | $17,200 | $23,000 | 100% |
Why Prescott Valley prices look the way they do
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Prescott Valley the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Prescott Valley metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,950, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $50 to $150.
Prescott Valley against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
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 300 sq ft range from $15,700 to $18,100 across Prescott Valley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZthis page | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ95 miles | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ100 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | −9% |
| Phoenix, AZ105 miles | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +3% |
| Yuma, AZ150 miles | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | −8% |
| Las Vegas, NV175 miles | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +5% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $11,600 – $23,300 | $17,500 | +1% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Prescott Valley comes in at #152 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Prescott Valley is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +3% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −6% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | −8% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Prescott Valley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Prescott Valley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $10,300 – $20,600 | $15,500 | −10% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $11,900 – $23,800 | $17,900 | +4% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,300 | level |
Why two Prescott Valley quotes can differ
Labor
Labor for composite is $24-$48 per sq ft, higher than wood because the boards need extra parts and more careful assembly.
Drainage
Ground-level decks over poorly draining yards may need $1,000-$4,000 of drainage work first.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
When to schedule composite deck in Prescott Valley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Prescott Love Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Prescott Valley (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Prescott Valley gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, July and August (2.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 51 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 39 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 63 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 61 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 54 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 32 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 1.0 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Prescott Valley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Prescott Valley wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$11,500 to $16,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$14,900 to $19,500
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,400 to $23,000
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,600 – $6,500 | $6,000 – $7,900 | $7,400 – $9,250 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,550 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,450 | $8,850 – $11,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,200 – $17,100 | $15,900 – $20,800 | $19,600 – $24,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,300 – $21,400 | $19,900 – $26,000 | $24,400 – $30,600 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Prescott Valley is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.34 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 60.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $23.38 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 152.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $930. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $1,350. The total moves by 5.4% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,300 jobs in the Prescott Valley-Prescott area. That makes it the 253rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.69 | $27.20 | $30.34 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.09 | $22.17 | $23.38 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Prescott Valley
Because every project leans on different trades, Prescott Valley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −3% and gutters −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,500 | −5% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
Extras that change the Prescott Valley total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Prescott Valley by the average of the local wage index (0.94) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.95. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,700 – $5,150 |
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Composite deck in Prescott Valley: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Prescott Valley?
For 300 sq ft, expect $11,500 to $23,000 in the Prescott Valley area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,900 to $19,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Prescott Valley?
About $38 to $76 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Prescott Valley or Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $17,100, which is 0% less than Prescott Valley ($17,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Prescott Valley?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $17,200. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Prescott Valley?
$12,200 to $24,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Prescott Valley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $150 for fees in the Prescott Valley area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Prescott Valley expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Arizona?
Prescott Valley is 1% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($17,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Prescott Valley?
The BLS median is $27.20 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.34.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Prescott Valley?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,500 to $16,100 and premium work $18,400 to $23,000. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+When is the best time to build a composite deck in Prescott Valley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. April and June 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 deck railing" add in Prescott Valley?
$1,700 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Prescott Valley
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 Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (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