Home addition cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $38,500 – $77,900
- Per sq ft
- $127 – $253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $57,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #104
- 1 = most expensive
Akron homeowners pay roughly $38,500 to $77,900 to build a home addition at 300 sq ft, or $127 to $253 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Akron is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.36 an hour in the Akron area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Akron, OH, standard level
$50,300 to $66,000
About $165 to $215 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 69% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,600 | $19,100 |
| Labor | $34,800 | $45,500 |
| Permits and fees | $890 | $1,450 |
| Total | $50,300 | $66,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $11,200 | $16,900 | $22,500 | 29% |
| Labor | $26,800 | $40,100 | $53,500 | 69% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $1,150 | $1,850 | 2% |
| Total | $38,500 | $58,200 | $77,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Akron number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Akron is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 69% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Akron metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $16,900, compared with $18,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $470 to $1,850.
Related projects, priced for Akron
Because every project leans on different trades, Akron's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, detached garage runs +1% and kitchen remodel −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −2% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,100 – $12,300 | −1% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Akron is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 30.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.70 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $37.37 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 12.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.19 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.73 and $48.37 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 42.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $39.73 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.95 an hour, 13% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $34.51 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 0.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $36.22 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $5,100. At the 25th percentile ($24.61) it shrinks by about $3,100. The total moves by 8.7% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 319,560 jobs in the Akron area. That makes it the 80th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 10% | $23.72 | $30.70 | $37.37 | $27.41 | 1.12 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.73 | $37.19 | $48.37 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.56 | $30.50 | $39.73 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.92 | $31.95 | $34.51 | $28.33 | 1.13 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $22.86 | $26.28 | $36.22 | $26.65 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
When to schedule home addition in Akron
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Akron (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January, February, March 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 118 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: home addition pricing in Akron
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Akron 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
$38,500 to $54,200
Bump-out or simple room without plumbing
Standard
$50,300 to $66,000
Standard room addition with HVAC and electrical
Premium
$62,100 to $77,900
Large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| bump-out (100 sq ft) | $13,100 – $18,800 | $17,400 – $23,000 | $21,600 – $27,200 |
| 20x20 room (400 sq ft) | $51,100 – $72,000 | $66,700 – $87,600 | $82,400 – $103,000 |
| large suite (600 sq ft) | $76,500 – $107,500 | $99,700 – $130,500 | $123,000 – $154,000 |
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
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 300 sq ft range from $54,400 to $58,800 across Akron and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $38,500 – $77,900 | $58,200 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $36,600 – $74,200 | $55,400 | −5% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $36,000 – $72,800 | $54,400 | −6% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $38,100 – $77,100 | $57,600 | −1% |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $36,100 – $73,100 | $54,600 | −6% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $38,900 – $78,700 | $58,800 | +1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $37,400 – $75,700 | $56,600 | −3% |
| United States | $38,000 – $77,000 | $57,500 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Akron comes in at #104 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $79,600; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $44,300 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Akron is 3% above the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $38,900 – $78,700 | $58,800 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $37,000 – $75,000 | $56,000 | −4% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $38,100 – $77,100 | $57,600 | −1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $36,800 – $74,600 | $55,700 | −4% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $38,400 – $77,700 | $58,100 | level |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $36,600 – $74,200 | $55,400 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Akron's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $42,400 – $85,900 | $64,100 | +10% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $36,400 – $73,700 | $55,100 | −5% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $38,300 – $77,500 | $57,900 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $33,900 – $68,700 | $51,300 | −12% |
Why two Akron quotes can differ
Plumbing and fixtures
Adding a bathroom or kitchen drives the price up the most.
Permits
Construction permits run $500-$2,000, or $5-$21 per $1,000 of project cost (HomeGuide).
Foundation
A foundation, framing, roofing and matching exterior finishes all have to be built before the interior work starts.
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Home addition in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a home addition in Akron?
For 300 sq ft, expect $38,500 to $77,900 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $50,300 to $66,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for home addition in Akron?
About $127 to $253 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,850 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $125 to $250.
+Is home addition cheaper in Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $55,400, which is 5% less than Akron ($58,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 69% at the midpoint, or $40,100 out of $58,200. Materials are 29% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 67%.
+What would 20x20 room (400 sq ft) cost in Akron?
$51,100 to $103,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does home addition need a permit in Akron?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,850 for fees in the Akron area (our national range of $500 to $2,000 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for home addition compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 3% above the Ohio statewide estimate ($56,600 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $29.36 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.61 to $37.10.
+What do basic and premium home addition work cost in Akron?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $38,500 to $54,200 and premium work $62,100 to $77,900. Basic means: bump-out or simple room without plumbing. Premium means: large addition with bath or kitchen and a new foundation.
+When is the best time to build a home addition in Akron?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Home addition near Akron
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 Home Addition Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (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 = 32% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range 'Structural' category split (56% labor, 32% materials, 11% permits and design). It is a category average rather than an addition-specific figure.