Concrete patio cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,950
- Per sq ft
- $3.90 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
Fargo homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $3,950 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.90 to $12 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fargo is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Fargo, ND, standard level
$2,050 to $3,100
About $6.30 to $9.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $890 | $1,100 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $270 |
| Total | $2,050 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 39% |
| Labor | $460 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $200 | $360 | 8% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,950 | 100% |
Why Fargo prices look the way they do
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, Fargo wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fargo metro is 95.7 (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 (90.9) and land at $45 to $360.
When to schedule concrete patio in Fargo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fargo Hector 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 Fargo (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.
Fargo gets about 24 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.7 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 | 18 | 0 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 23 | 4 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 1.5 | Cold |
| May | 69 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 48 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 35 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Nov | 38 | 21 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 24 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
Fargo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fargo 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
$1,200 to $2,300
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$2,050 to $3,100
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,850 to $3,950
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $440 – $880 | $770 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,550 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $800 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,650 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,000 | $2,650 – $4,100 | $3,750 – $5,150 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fargo bid
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.
Add-ons priced for Fargo
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fargo by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.99. 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 | $890 – $2,950 |
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 Fargo is 1.02 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.51 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.11 and $30.18 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 35.0 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 $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.29 and $29.85 an hour. About 1,760 work in the metro. That is 118.4 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 $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.06 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 59.2 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 $29.66 an hour, which is 3% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $34.82 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 64.6 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 ($30.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($24.11) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 2.5% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 148,660 jobs in the Fargo area. That makes it the 156th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $24.11 | $27.51 | $30.18 | $27.41 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.29 | $23.72 | $29.85 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $23.34 | $28.34 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $26.36 | $29.66 | $34.82 | $28.78 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Fargo
Because every project leans on different trades, Fargo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +1% and wood deck −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,850 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −2% |
How Fargo compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fargo. Sioux Falls is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 235 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +6% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $1,400 – $4,700 | $3,050 | +19% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $1,300 – $4,400 | $2,850 | +11% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −6% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Fargo comes in at #143 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Fargo is 0% above the North Dakota figure.
Other North Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fargo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $1,100 – $3,450 | $2,300 | −12% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,150 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −11% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −9% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $1,400 – $4,600 | $3,000 | +16% |
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Concrete patio in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Fargo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $3,950 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Fargo?
About $3.90 to $12 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $360 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 6% more than Fargo ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,600. Materials are 39% and permits 8%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Fargo?
$800 to $2,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Fargo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $360 for fees in the Fargo area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 0% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Fargo?
The BLS median is $27.51 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.11 to $30.18.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Fargo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,300 and premium work $2,850 to $3,950. 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 Fargo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. August 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 Fargo?
$890 to $2,950 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Fargo
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.