Concrete driveway cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,150 – $7,750
- Per sq ft
- $5.15 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete driveway in Daphne, plan on $3,150 to $7,750 for 600 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $5.15 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.50 an hour in the Daphne area, 22% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in Daphne, AL, standard level
$4,500 to $6,350
About $7.40 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $2,800 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $4,500 | $6,350 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,800 | $2,300 | 33% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,500 | $5,250 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,450 | $7,750 | 100% |
Why Daphne prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $21.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Daphne is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Daphne metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 600 sq ft comes to $1,800, compared with $1,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $45 to $190.
How Daphne compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Daphne. Gulfport is the lowest at about $5,200 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $3,250 – $8,100 | $5,700 | +5% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $3,050 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −4% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $3,350 – $8,300 | $5,800 | +7% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −1% |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | +18% |
Across 300 US metros, Daphne comes in at #268 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $10,000; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,950 (midpoints, 600 sq ft). Statewide, Daphne is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,400 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $3,100 – $7,600 | $5,350 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Daphne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,500 – $8,900 | $6,200 | +14% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $3,850 – $9,900 | $6,850 | +26% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,050 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −4% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,200 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +2% |
What nearby projects cost in Daphne
Because every project leans on different trades, Daphne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −10% and concrete patio −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,600 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,450 | −13% |
Extras that change the Daphne total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Daphne by the average of the local wage index (0.79) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.88. 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 rebar reinforcement | $530 – $1,600 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,050 – $3,150 |
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in Daphne
Finish
Decorative driveways run $10-$25 per sq ft installed: colors and borders at $10-$15, stamped patterns at $15-$20, and high-end finishes at $20-$25+ (HomeGuide).
Permits and the apron
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 and is often required for new work. The apron where the driveway meets the street can need a separate right-of-way permit.
Thickness
HomeGuide prices a standard 4-inch driveway at $6-$15/sq ft and a 6-inch one, recommended for heavy vehicles, at $8-$20/sq ft.
Climate in Daphne: timing your concrete driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Daphne (11 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 4.4 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in Daphne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Daphne 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
$3,150 to $5,000
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$4,500 to $6,350
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$5,900 to $7,750
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,200 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $2,500 – $4,000 | $3,650 – $5,100 | $4,750 – $6,250 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,150 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,350 | $5,900 – $7,750 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $4,700 – $7,400 | $6,750 – $9,450 | $8,800 – $11,500 |
Daphne labor market for concrete driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Daphne is 0.79 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.50 an hour, which is 22% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $17.46 and $26.78 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 25.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $18.48 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.06 and $22.49 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 111.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.81 an hour, which is 21% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.61 and $27.05 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 40.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $420. At the 25th percentile ($17.46) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 7.8% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,120 jobs in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area. That makes it the 225th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $17.46 | $21.50 | $26.78 | $27.41 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.06 | $18.48 | $22.49 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $19.61 | $22.81 | $27.05 | $28.78 | 0.79 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in Daphne?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,150 to $7,750 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $6,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in Daphne?
About $5.15 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $5,400, which is 0% less than Daphne ($5,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $5,450. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in Daphne?
$3,150 to $7,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $190 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($5,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $21.50 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.46 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in Daphne?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,000 and premium work $5,900 to $7,750. Basic means: plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site. Premium means: 6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete driveway in Daphne?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and October 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 rebar reinforcement" add in Daphne?
$530 to $1,600 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near Daphne
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 a Concrete Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (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
Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's sample 600 sq ft, 4-inch driveway line ($1,400-$2,400 in materials) divided by 600 sq ft.