Concrete patio cost in Charlottesville, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $3,800
- Per sq ft
- $3.80 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
A concrete patio in Charlottesville, VA usually costs $1,200 to $3,800 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $130 less. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $24.63 an hour in the Charlottesville area, 10% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Charlottesville, VA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,000
About $6.05 to $9.05 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $920 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Charlottesville, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $730 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 41% |
| Labor | $420 | $1,250 | $2,100 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $400 | 9% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,500 | $3,800 | 100% |
Where the Charlottesville 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, Charlottesville wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Charlottesville is at 96.8 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 99.1: $50 to $400.
Charlottesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Charlottesville. 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
$1,200 to $2,250
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,950 to $3,000
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,750 to $3,800
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $430 – $870 | $760 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,550 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $780 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,550 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,900 |
Is Charlottesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $2,700. Lynchburg is the cheapest at $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA40 miles | $1,150 – $3,650 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Lynchburg, VA55 miles | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −12% |
| Richmond, VA75 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Washington, DC85 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +9% |
| Roanoke, VA85 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +1% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Charlottesville ranks #172 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Charlottesville is 1% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −4% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −12% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −6% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Charlottesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $1,100 – $3,350 | $2,250 | −11% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $1,150 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,400 | $2,250 | −9% |
Extras that change the Charlottesville total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Charlottesville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.93) 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 | $850 – $2,850 |
Planning more than one job in Charlottesville?
Jobs that often go together with concrete patio are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Charlottesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (−4%) and concrete driveway lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | −5% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −4% |
Charlottesville 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, Charlottesville 2 Sse (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 Charlottesville are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, 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.
Charlottesville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (4.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, June and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 64 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 50 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 40 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | 3.8 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Charlottesville
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 Charlottesville the blend is 0.93.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.63 an hour, 10% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.94 and $28.97 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 7.8 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 $21.67 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $22.62 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 49.7 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 $26.97 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $29.53 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 54.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.75 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $30.44 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 27.0 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $15. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 4.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Charlottesville has 114,780 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 190th 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% | $23.94 | $24.63 | $28.97 | $27.41 | 0.90 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.49 | $21.67 | $22.62 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.28 | $26.97 | $29.53 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $24.22 | $28.75 | $30.44 | $28.78 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Charlottesville 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.
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Concrete patio in Charlottesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Charlottesville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $3,800 in the Charlottesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Charlottesville?
About $3.80 to $11.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Charlottesville or Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 4% less than Charlottesville ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Charlottesville?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,500. Materials are 41% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Charlottesville?
$780 to $2,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Charlottesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $400 for fees in the Charlottesville area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Charlottesville expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville is 1% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Charlottesville?
The BLS median is $24.63 an hour in the Charlottesville area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.94 to $28.97.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Charlottesville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,250 and premium work $2,750 to $3,800. 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 Charlottesville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. June 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 Charlottesville?
$850 to $2,850 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Charlottesville
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.