Concrete patio cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,650
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #203
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete patio in Cape Coral, plan on $1,150 to $3,650 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $3.70 to $11 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 15% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$1,900 to $2,900
About $5.85 to $8.65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $300 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 42% |
| Labor | $390 | $1,150 | $1,950 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $230 | $410 | 10% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,650 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral price comes from
Labor is 48% of the midpoint bill here, against 51% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), carpenters (10%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Cape Coral the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cape Coral metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,000, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.3) and land at $50 to $410.
Climate in Cape Coral: timing your concrete patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Cape Coral (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in May, June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Cape Coral gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (10.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 120 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 | 75 | 54 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 78 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 60 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 69 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jun | 91 | 74 | 9.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 9.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 10.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 74 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 81 | 62 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 1.9 | Workable |
Extras that change the Cape Coral total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Cape Coral by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 an acid or water-based stain | $820 – $2,750 |
Is Cape Coral cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Lakeland is the cheapest at $2,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $1,200 – $3,750 | $2,450 | +2% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $1,250 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Florida (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Cape Coral comes in at #203 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,250 – $3,850 | $2,550 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Cape Coral's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | +8% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +12% |
Why two Cape Coral quotes can differ
Size
Small patios carry fixed costs for forms and mobilization, so the per-square-foot price drops as the patio gets bigger.
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
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).
Related projects, priced for Cape Coral
Because every project leans on different trades, Cape Coral's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −7% and concrete driveway −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
Cape Coral labor market for concrete patio
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 Cape Coral is 0.86 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $27.40 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 31.5 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 $20.81 an hour, 8% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $22.80 an hour. About 5,230 work in the metro. That is 171.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.66 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 86.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 18% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $22.54 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 1,160 of them working in the area, 38.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper 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 ($27.40 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($22.14) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 4.3% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,790 jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. That makes it the 83rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.14 | $23.24 | $27.40 | $27.41 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.90 | $20.81 | $22.80 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $22.54 | $23.72 | $28.41 | $28.78 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Cape Coral: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cape Coral 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,900
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,650
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $850 | $740 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,950 | $1,800 – $2,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,750 |
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Concrete patio in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Cape Coral?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,650 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Cape Coral?
About $3.70 to $11 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $410 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 0% less than Cape Coral ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,400. Materials are 42% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Cape Coral?
$760 to $2,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Cape Coral?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $410 for fees in the Cape Coral area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.14 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Cape Coral?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,650. 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 Cape Coral?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. February 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 an acid or water-based stain" add in Cape Coral?
$820 to $2,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Cape Coral
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.