Detached garage cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $25,400 – $51,000
- Per sq ft
- $44 – $88
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #272
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a detached garage in the Fayetteville area: $25,400 to $51,000 for 576 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$33,100 to $43,300
About $57 to $74.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,500 | $22,900 |
| Labor | $15,400 | $20,100 |
| Permits and fees | $230 | $360 |
| Total | $33,100 | $43,300 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,500 | $20,200 | $27,000 | 53% |
| Labor | $11,800 | $17,700 | $23,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $460 | 1% |
| Total | $25,400 | $38,200 | $51,000 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fayetteville is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $21,600 nationally becomes $20,200 here (midpoint, 576 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $140 to $460.
How Fayetteville compares
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 576 sq ft range from $36,400 to $40,500 across Fayetteville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $25,400 – $51,000 | $38,200 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $24,200 – $48,600 | $36,400 | −5% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $26,600 – $53,400 | $40,000 | +5% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $26,900 – $54,000 | $40,500 | +6% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $25,700 – $51,700 | $38,700 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $25,100 – $50,400 | $37,700 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $25,100 – $50,400 | $37,800 | −1% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #272 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $25,100 – $50,400 | $37,700 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $24,200 – $48,600 | $36,400 | −5% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $24,400 – $49,100 | $36,800 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $29,200 – $58,500 | $43,800 | +15% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $30,600 – $61,400 | $46,000 | +20% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $26,800 – $53,700 | $40,200 | +5% |
The best months for detached garage in Fayetteville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (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 Fayetteville 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.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: detached garage pricing in Fayetteville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$25,400 to $35,700
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$33,100 to $43,300
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$40,800 to $51,000
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $10,700 – $15,000 | $13,900 – $18,300 | $17,200 – $21,500 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $35,700 | $33,100 – $43,300 | $40,800 – $51,000 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $31,700 – $44,500 | $41,300 – $54,100 | $50,900 – $63,700 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $39,600 – $55,600 | $51,600 – $67,500 | $63,500 – $79,500 |
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 5 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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.93 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 79.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.94 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.23 and $26.29 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 18.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.67 an hour, which is 22% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,810 of them working in the area, 65.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.70 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $27.90 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 6.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $720. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $18.23 | $22.94 | $26.29 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $18.80 | $23.67 | $30.26 | $30.38 | 0.78 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.38 | $22.70 | $27.90 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Fayetteville?
Jobs that often go together with detached garage are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−10%) and home addition lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,400 – $65,800 | −15% |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Fayetteville
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
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Detached garage in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Fayetteville?
For 576 sq ft, expect $25,400 to $51,000 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $33,100 to $43,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Fayetteville?
About $44 to $88 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $140 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $36,400, which is 5% less than Fayetteville ($38,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $17,700 out of $38,200. Materials are 53% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Fayetteville?
$31,700 to $63,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $460 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($37,800 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Fayetteville?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $25,400 to $35,700 and premium work $40,800 to $51,000. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Fayetteville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. July and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Fayetteville
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 Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).