Gravel driveway cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,550 – $10,400
- Per sq ft
- $2.55 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
A gravel driveway in Coeur d'Alene, ID usually costs $2,550 to $10,400 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $2.55 to $10 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.48 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, 8% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$4,900 to $8,050
About $4.85 to $7.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $4,900 | $8,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $3,400 | $5,400 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 2% |
| Total | $2,550 | $6,500 | $10,400 | 100% |
Where the Coeur d'Alene price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 50%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 50%. Weighted together, Coeur d'Alene wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Coeur d'Alene is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,100 nationally becomes $3,000 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $0 to $200.
Extras that change the Coeur d'Alene total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Coeur d'Alene, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $510 – $1,850 |
Is Coeur d'Alene cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. Missoula is the lowest at about $6,450 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $2,550 – $10,400 | $6,500 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $2,750 – $11,300 | $7,000 | +8% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $2,550 – $10,300 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $2,900 – $11,700 | $7,300 | +12% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $2,700 – $11,000 | $6,850 | +6% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $3,100 – $12,600 | $7,850 | +21% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,450 – $10,100 | $6,250 | −3% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,450 – $10,100 | $6,250 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $2,500 – $10,100 | $6,300 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,450 – $10,000 | $6,200 | −4% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,350 – $9,600 | $5,950 | −8% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,150 – $8,850 | $5,500 | −15% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $2,650 – $10,800 | $6,750 | +4% |
What local crews earn in Coeur d'Alene
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Coeur d'Alene the blend is 1.08.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 149.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 50% of the weighting: a median of $31.03 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $27.99 and $37.58 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 62.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Coeur d'Alene has 72,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 254th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $27.99 | $31.03 | $37.58 | $28.78 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Why two Coeur d'Alene quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Coeur d'Alene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Coeur d'Alene. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single car (500 sq ft) to long rural (2,000 sq ft).
Basic
$2,550 to $5,700
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,900 to $8,050
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$7,250 to $10,400
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,300 – $2,900 | $2,500 – $4,100 | $3,700 – $5,300 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,550 – $5,700 | $4,900 – $8,050 | $7,250 – $10,400 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,550 – $5,700 | $4,900 – $8,050 | $7,250 – $10,400 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $5,100 – $11,300 | $9,750 – $16,000 | $14,400 – $20,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Coeur d'Alene
Jobs that often go together with gravel driveway are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Coeur d'Alene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+6%) and sod installation lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,300 | +1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,050 – $5,500 | +1% |
Coeur d'Alene weather and the gravel driveway calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Coeur D'Alene (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Coeur d'Alene are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
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 121 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
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Gravel driveway in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Coeur d'Alene?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,550 to $10,400 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,900 to $8,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Coeur d'Alene?
About $2.55 to $10 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $7,000, which is 8% more than Coeur d'Alene ($6,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $6,500. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$2,550 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($6,250 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $24.48 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.40 to $28.20.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,550 to $5,700 and premium work $7,250 to $10,400. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
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.
+What does "add edging" add in Coeur d'Alene?
$510 to $1,850 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Coeur d'Alene
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.