Home project costs in Jacksonville, FL
Every project we cover, priced for the Jacksonville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Jacksonville area is 99.5 against 100 for the US, which puts Jacksonville 87th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 765,930 jobs here.
In Jacksonville, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are sod installation (−4%), attic insulation (−4%) and laminate flooring (−5%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−11%), composite deck (−10%) and metal roof (−10%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Jacksonville Nas, 7 miles away) shows a January average low of 47°F, a July average high of 92°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through May; for exterior installation, they are September through May.
What local trades earn in Jacksonville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.49 | $23.52 | $28.15 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.89 | $28.33 | $30.74 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.91 | $23.68 | $26.54 | $27.41 | 0.86 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.90 | $28.02 | $29.54 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.49 | $21.84 | $27.41 | $26.77 | 0.82 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.27 | $22.85 | $28.35 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Jacksonville
Across these 7 projects, Jacksonville averages −8% against national midpoints. Paver patio is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Jacksonville | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Jacksonville | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,300 | −10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Jacksonville | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Jacksonville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Jacksonville | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Jacksonville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Jacksonville | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,300 | −8% |
Decks & outdoor in Jacksonville
Across these 2 projects, Jacksonville averages −9% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −9% and composite deck lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Jacksonville | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,900 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Jacksonville | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,700 | −10% |
Building & additions in Jacksonville
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Jacksonville, from −11% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Jacksonville | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,200 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Jacksonville | 300 sq ft | $33,900 – $68,900 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Jacksonville
Across these 5 projects, Jacksonville averages −7% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Jacksonville | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Jacksonville | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door cost in Jacksonville | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Jacksonville | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Jacksonville | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Jacksonville
Across these 4 projects, Jacksonville averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and chain-link fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Jacksonville | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Jacksonville | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Jacksonville | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Jacksonville | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Jacksonville
Across these 5 projects, Jacksonville averages −8% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −4% and metal roof lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Jacksonville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof cost in Jacksonville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Jacksonville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Jacksonville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Jacksonville | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Jacksonville
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Jacksonville, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Jacksonville | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Jacksonville | 1 pan | $830 – $2,600 | −9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Jacksonville | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Jacksonville | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Jacksonville | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Jacksonville
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Jacksonville, from −7% (inground pool) to −4% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Jacksonville | 60 linear ft | $560 – $1,950 | −7% |
| Retaining wall cost in Jacksonville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,550 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Jacksonville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,150 | −4% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Jacksonville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Jacksonville | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $104,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Jacksonville
Across these 3 projects, Jacksonville averages −7% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −5% and tile flooring lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Jacksonville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Jacksonville | 500 sq ft | $5,100 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Jacksonville | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Jacksonville | 200 sq ft | $2,050 – $9,250 | −9% |
Jacksonville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Jacksonville prices −8% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Ocala is the lowest at −11% (75 miles) and Palm Bay the highest at −8% (150 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | 99.5 | 96.2 | −8% | |
| Ocala, FL | 75 miles | 95.2 | 96.2 | −11% |
| Gainesville, FL | 75 miles | 96.7 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Deltona, FL | 80 miles | 99.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Orlando, FL | 125 miles | 101.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Savannah, GA | 135 miles | 95.2 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 150 miles | 100.0 | 96.2 | −8% |