Concrete driveway cost in York, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (600 sq ft)
- $3,750 – $9,500
- Per sq ft
- $6.20 – $15.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $6,450
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete driveway in York, PA usually costs $3,750 to $9,500 for 600 sq ft. That works out to about $6.20 to $15.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $200 more. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.77 an hour in the York area, 5% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 600 sq ft in York, PA, standard level
$5,500 to $7,750
About $8.95 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $150 |
| Total | $5,500 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 600 sq ft in York, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,400 | 29% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $4,600 | $6,900 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 | $190 | 2% |
| Total | $3,750 | $6,600 | $9,500 | 100% |
Why York 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 $28.77 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for York is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 69% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. York is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,900 nationally becomes $1,900 here (midpoint, 600 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.0: $50 to $190.
Concrete driveway: what moves the price in York
Old driveway removal
Tearing out the old surface adds about $2-$6 per sq ft, and some cities want the haul-off documented.
Grading and drainage
Professional grading runs $3-$8 per sq ft or $700-$2,500 for a typical job. A sloped lot or poor soil raises it.
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).
Is York cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than York. Chambersburg is the lowest at about $6,100 (midpoint, 600 sq ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | |
| Lancaster, PA25 miles | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA35 miles | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | level |
| Baltimore, MD45 miles | $3,600 – $8,950 | $6,300 | −5% |
| Chambersburg, PA55 miles | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | −8% |
| Reading, PA55 miles | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $3,750 – $9,550 | $6,650 | level |
| United States | $3,650 – $9,200 | $6,450 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, York ranks #110 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, York is 0% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $3,850 – $9,800 | $6,800 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $3,850 – $9,750 | $6,800 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,800 – $9,650 | $6,750 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,750 – $9,500 | $6,600 | level |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $3,700 – $9,300 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $3,700 – $9,400 | $6,550 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is York against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $3,150 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −18% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | −10% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,250 – $10,900 | $7,550 | +14% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,300 – $8,200 | $5,750 | −13% |
Optional extras in York
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for York, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $610 – $1,850 |
| Remove the old driveway | $1,250 – $3,700 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: concrete driveway pricing in York
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to York. 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 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$3,750 to $6,050
Plain gray, 4-inch broom finish, flat site
Standard
$5,500 to $7,750
5-inch with rebar and saw-cut joints, a border or one color
Premium
$7,200 to $9,500
6-inch for heavy vehicles, stamped or colored, grading needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $1,550 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $3,900 |
| 2-car (20x24), 480 sq ft | $3,000 – $4,850 | $4,400 – $6,250 | $5,800 – $7,650 |
| 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) | $3,750 – $6,050 | $5,500 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,500 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $5,600 – $9,000 | $8,150 – $11,600 | $10,700 – $14,100 |
York weather and the concrete driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, York 3 Ssw Pump Stn (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in York are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, November and December have 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.
York gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (5.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, August and October are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.9 inches. The station averages about 28 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 | 41 | 21 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 23 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 3.6 | Cold |
| May | 77 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 63 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 55 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 33 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for York
Jobs that often go together with concrete driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same York wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, stamped concrete comes out highest (+2%) and paver patio lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | +2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,150 | +2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
What local crews earn in York
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 4 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 York the blend is 1.04.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.77 an hour, 5% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.73 and $35.29 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 13.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $28.97 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 68.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.74 an hour, 3% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $25.46 and $36.00 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 43.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.40 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $38.86 an hour. About 1,190 work in the metro. That is 64.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $520 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 7.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
York-Hanover has 183,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 125th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $23.73 | $28.77 | $35.29 | $27.41 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.34 | $23.72 | $28.97 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $25.46 | $29.74 | $36.00 | $28.78 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.63 | $29.40 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Concrete driveway in York: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete driveway in York?
For 600 sq ft, expect $3,750 to $9,500 in the York area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,500 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete driveway in York?
About $6.20 to $15.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $15.
+Is concrete driveway cheaper in York or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 600 sq ft there is $6,550, which is 1% less than York ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in York?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $6,600. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 69%.
+What would 2-car + apron (600 sq ft) cost in York?
$3,750 to $9,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete driveway need a permit in York?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $190 for fees in the York area (our national range of $50 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is York expensive for concrete driveway compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
York is 0% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($6,650 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in York?
The BLS median is $28.77 an hour in the York area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.73 to $35.29.
+What do basic and premium concrete driveway work cost in York?
For 600 sq ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $6,050 and premium work $7,200 to $9,500. 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 York?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. August 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 York?
$610 to $1,850 for 600 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete driveway near York
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.