Concrete patio cost in New Haven, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,300 – $4,400
- Per sq ft
- $4.20 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a concrete patio in the New Haven area: $1,300 to $4,400 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.13 an hour in the New Haven area, 10% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in New Haven, CT, standard level
$2,250 to $3,450
About $6.90 to $10.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $910 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $310 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in New Haven, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $730 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Labor | $530 | $1,600 | $2,650 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $240 | $420 | 8% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,850 | $4,400 | 100% |
Why New Haven 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 $30.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for New Haven is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. New Haven is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $1,000 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.6: $50 to $420.
Planning more than one job in New Haven?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same New Haven wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+13%) and wood deck lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,500 | +6% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +7% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,400 – $6,200 | +13% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,800 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,500 | +13% |
Optional extras in New Haven
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for New Haven, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.18) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $970 – $3,200 |
Why two New Haven quotes can differ
Finish
Plain concrete is $4-$12 per sq ft and a broom finish $6-$13; designs with several colors and decorative finishes run up to about $28 (HomeGuide).
Site prep
Excavation, forms and a gravel base are the unglamorous part of the bill and vary most with soil and slope.
Size
Small patios carry fixed costs for forms and mobilization, so the per-square-foot price drops as the patio gets bigger.
New Haven against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than New Haven. Norwich is the lowest at about $2,700 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | |
| Waterbury, CT20 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −3% |
| Bridgeport, CT30 miles | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Norwich, CT40 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −6% |
| Springfield, MA60 miles | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −3% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, New Haven ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, New Haven is 3% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −4% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,750 | −3% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Haven against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,500 | −13% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | −5% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −6% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −19% |
The best months for concrete patio in New Haven
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, New Haven Tweed Ap (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 New Haven 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.
New Haven gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, September and October (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 38 | 23 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 30 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 39 | 4.2 | Cold |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
Who does the work: New Haven trade wages
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 New Haven the blend is 1.18.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $30.13 an hour, 10% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.08 and $43.61 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 3.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.02 an hour, which is 28% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.51 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 43.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.61 an hour, 9% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.64 and $40.18 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 25.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.38 an hour, 33% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $32.92 and $50.03 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 16.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer 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 $330 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 11.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
New Haven has 281,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 91st 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% | $26.08 | $30.13 | $43.61 | $27.41 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.36 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $28.64 | $31.61 | $40.18 | $29.12 | 1.09 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $32.92 | $38.38 | $50.03 | $28.78 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in New Haven
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to New Haven. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x10 (100 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$1,300 to $2,550
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,250 to $3,450
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,150 to $4,400
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $470 – $980 | $850 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,750 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $860 – $1,700 | $1,500 – $2,300 | $2,100 – $2,950 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,750 – $3,300 | $2,900 – $4,500 | $4,100 – $5,700 |
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Concrete patio in New Haven: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in New Haven?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,300 to $4,400 in the New Haven area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in New Haven?
About $4.20 to $13 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $420 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in New Haven or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 3% less than New Haven ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Haven?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $2,850. Materials are 36% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in New Haven?
$860 to $2,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in New Haven?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $420 for fees in the New Haven area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Haven expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven is 3% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in New Haven?
The BLS median is $30.13 an hour in the New Haven area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.08 to $43.61.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in New Haven?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,550 and premium work $3,150 to $4,400. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in New Haven?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. 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 an acid or water-based stain" add in New Haven?
$970 to $3,200 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near New Haven
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 Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (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 200 sq ft broom-finish patio line ($500-$900 in materials) divided by 200 sq ft.