Concrete patio cost in South Bend, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,100
- Per sq ft
- $4 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in South Bend, IN usually costs $1,250 to $4,100 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $4 to $12.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.61 an hour in the South Bend area, 4% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in South Bend, IN, standard level
$2,100 to $3,250
About $6.50 to $9.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,250 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in South Bend, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $990 | $1,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $490 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,100 | 100% |
Where the South Bend price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, carpenters at 10%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, South Bend wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. South Bend is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,050 nationally becomes $990 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $45 to $370.
Is South Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than South Bend. Niles is the lowest at about $2,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, INthis page | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | |
| Elkhart, IN20 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Niles, MI30 miles | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI45 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
| Fort Wayne, IN70 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Grand Rapids, MI85 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −3% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, South Bend ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, South Bend is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is South Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −16% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −15% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +15% |
Add-ons priced for South Bend
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for South Bend, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $910 – $3,050 |
What local crews earn in South Bend
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 South Bend the blend is 1.08.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.61 an hour, 4% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.26 and $31.63 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 9.9 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 $24.46 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.07 and $30.16 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 60.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.66 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $33.69 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 38.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.68 an hour, 34% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.07 and $46.44 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 27.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $130. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
South Bend-Mishawaka has 131,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 165th 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% | $23.26 | $28.61 | $31.63 | $27.41 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.07 | $24.46 | $30.16 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.63 | $29.66 | $33.69 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.07 | $38.68 | $46.44 | $28.78 | 1.34 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in South Bend
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to South Bend. 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,250
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,950 to $4,100
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $440 – $910 | $790 – $1,250 | $1,150 – $1,600 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $810 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,100 | $2,750 – $4,200 | $3,850 – $5,300 |
Why two South Bend 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).
What nearby projects cost in South Bend
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same South Bend wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+4%) and wood deck lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,150 | level |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | +1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,600 | +3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,900 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +3% |
South Bend weather and the concrete patio calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, South Bend Michiana Rgnl 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 South Bend 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.
South Bend gets about 39 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 65 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 31 | 17 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 37 | 3.5 | Cold |
| May | 70 | 48 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 32 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 23 | 2.4 | Cold |
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Concrete patio in South Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in South Bend?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $4,100 in the South Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,250. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in South Bend?
About $4 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $370 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in South Bend or Elkhart?
Elkhart is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,650, which is 1% less than South Bend ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in South Bend?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $2,650. Materials are 37% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in South Bend?
$810 to $2,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in South Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $370 for fees in the South Bend area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is South Bend expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Indiana?
South Bend is 1% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in South Bend?
The BLS median is $28.61 an hour in the South Bend area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.26 to $31.63.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in South Bend?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $2,950 to $4,100. 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 South Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. September 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 an acid or water-based stain" add in South Bend?
$910 to $3,050 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near South Bend
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.