Concrete patio cost in Flint, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,250 – $4,150
- Per sq ft
- $4 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #95
- 1 = most expensive
Flint homeowners pay roughly $1,250 to $4,150 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $4 to $12.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Flint is almost level. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.85 an hour in the Flint area, 5% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Flint, MI, standard level
$2,100 to $3,300
About $6.60 to $10 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Flint, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $980 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Labor | $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $210 | $370 | 8% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,700 | $4,150 | 100% |
Where the Flint price comes from
Labor is 56% 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 Flint the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Flint metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $980, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.0) and land at $45 to $370.
When to schedule concrete patio in Flint
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Flint Bishop Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Flint (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, 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.
Flint gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 3.1 | Cold |
| May | 69 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 35 | 23 | 1.9 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Flint is 1.12 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.85 an hour, which is 5% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $30.28 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 29.6 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 $27.49 an hour, 21% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.25 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 72.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $33.59 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 24.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.12 an hour, which is 26% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $28.71 and $37.70 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 17.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), 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 ($30.28 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $35. At the 25th percentile ($22.86) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.3% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,040 jobs in the Flint area. That makes it the 163rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $22.86 | $28.85 | $30.28 | $27.41 | 1.05 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.89 | $27.49 | $30.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.41 | $29.50 | $33.59 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $28.71 | $36.12 | $37.70 | $28.78 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Flint
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Flint 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
$1,250 to $2,400
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,100 to $3,300
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$3,000 to $4,150
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $450 – $920 | $800 – $1,300 | $1,150 – $1,650 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $820 – $1,600 | $1,400 – $2,200 | $2,000 – $2,800 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,150 | $2,800 – $4,300 | $3,900 – $5,400 |
Concrete patio: what moves the price in Flint
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.
Is Flint cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $2,550 to $2,800 across Flint and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MIthis page | $1,250 – $4,150 | $2,700 | |
| Saginaw, MI30 miles | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
| Detroit, MI35 miles | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI55 miles | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI100 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Flint comes in at #95 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Flint is 2% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,700 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −6% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Flint's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flint against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +2% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −17% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,350 – $4,600 | $2,950 | +10% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −2% |
Related projects, priced for Flint
Because every project leans on different trades, Flint's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +6% and wood deck −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | +3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,100 – $5,650 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | +2% |
Extras that change the Flint total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Flint by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.03. 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 | $920 – $3,100 |
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Concrete patio in Flint: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Flint?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,250 to $4,150 in the Flint area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Flint?
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 Flint or Saginaw?
Saginaw is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,550, which is 5% less than Flint ($2,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flint?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $2,700. Materials are 36% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Flint?
$820 to $2,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Flint?
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 Flint area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flint expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Michigan?
Flint is 2% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Flint?
The BLS median is $28.85 an hour in the Flint area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.86 to $30.28.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Flint?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,400 and premium work $3,000 to $4,150. 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 Flint?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. June and September 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 Flint?
$920 to $3,100 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Flint
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.