Gravel driveway cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,450 – $10,000
- Per sq ft
- $2.45 – $9.80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #153
- 1 = most expensive
Greeley homeowners pay roughly $2,450 to $10,000 to install a gravel driveway at 1,000 sq ft, or $2.45 to $9.80 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greeley is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$4,700 to $7,700
About $4.65 to $7.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $4,700 | $7,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $3,150 | $5,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $2,450 | $6,200 | $10,000 | 100% |
Where the Greeley price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greeley is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $3,000, compared with $3,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $0 to $200.
Specs and site conditions that change a Greeley bid
Labor share
HomeGuide puts labor at about 50% of a gravel driveway's total cost, so a longer or harder-to-reach site moves the price more than the stone does.
Grading and edging
Grading runs $1-$3 per sq ft. Edging to keep the stone in is $5-$18 per linear foot.
Stone is sold by weight
Stone is priced by the ton, so every extra inch of depth or foot of width adds loads of delivery.
Greeley against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boulder is the priciest of the group at $6,550. Cheyenne is the cheapest at $6,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $2,400 – $9,850 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $2,600 – $10,500 | $6,550 | +5% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $2,600 – $10,500 | $6,550 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $2,550 – $10,300 | $6,400 | +3% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #153 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $9,500; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $5,200 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Greeley is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $2,600 – $10,500 | $6,550 | +5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $2,600 – $10,500 | $6,550 | +5% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,400 – $9,800 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $2,450 – $9,950 | $6,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,400 – $9,750 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $2,550 – $10,400 | $6,500 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +2% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,150 – $8,900 | $5,500 | −11% |
Related projects, priced for Greeley
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, sod installation runs +2% and concrete slab −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,500 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,150 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $600 – $2,100 | −1% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,350 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −2% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
When to schedule gravel driveway in Greeley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and August through October are the stretches where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F); July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January, February, March, November and December the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 153 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.1 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Optional extras in Greeley
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greeley by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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 edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $490 – $1,750 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Greeley is 1.00 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.18 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $26.54 and $30.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,550 of them working in the area, 129.7 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 construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($19.97) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 4.5% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $26.54 | $29.18 | $30.26 | $28.78 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Greeley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,450 to $5,450
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,700 to $7,700
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,950 to $10,000
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,200 – $2,750 | $2,400 – $3,950 | $3,550 – $5,100 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,450 – $5,450 | $4,700 – $7,700 | $6,950 – $10,000 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,450 – $5,450 | $4,700 – $7,700 | $6,950 – $10,000 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,900 – $10,800 | $9,350 – $15,300 | $13,800 – $19,800 |
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Gravel driveway in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Greeley?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,450 to $10,000 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,700 to $7,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Greeley?
About $2.45 to $9.80 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $6,100, which is 2% less than Greeley ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $6,200. Materials are 48% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Greeley?
$2,450 to $10,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Greeley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Greeley area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($6,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greeley?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.97 to $26.19.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Greeley?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,450 to $5,450 and premium work $6,950 to $10,000. Basic means: crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground. Premium means: deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage.
+When is the best time to install a gravel driveway in Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August 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 edging" add in Greeley?
$490 to $1,750 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Greeley
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 Gravel Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- CalculateGravel: Gravel Driveway Cost in 2026 (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: Installed range spans a basic spread-and-compact job ($2.50/sq ft low, CalculateGravel) to a full build with excavation ($10/sq ft high, HomeGuide). Materials low end is DIY stone ($1.20/sq ft, CalculateGravel); high end is half of HomeGuide's $10 because it says labor is about 50% of the project.