Home project costs in Akron, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Akron metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Akron sits 175th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (293rd). The metro has about 319,560 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 21 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 16 below, and 1 is level with it. French drain (+9%), concrete driveway (+8%) and paver patio (+7%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−10%), tile flooring (−8%) and shower pan (−7%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Akron Fulton Intl Ap, 4 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 85°F and 33 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Akron
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.50 | $28.28 | $37.65 | $22.66 | 1.25 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $25.42 | $30.73 | $44.95 | $28.78 | 1.07 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.56 | $30.50 | $39.73 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.72 | $30.70 | $37.37 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.73 | $37.19 | $48.37 | $30.38 | 1.22 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.81 | $22.48 | $29.97 | $26.77 | 0.84 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $22.86 | $26.28 | $36.22 | $26.65 | 0.99 |
Concrete & paving in Akron
Across these 7 projects, Akron averages +5% against national midpoints. Concrete driveway is highest at +8% and concrete slab lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Akron | 400 sq ft | $2,550 – $5,300 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Akron | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Akron | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,700 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Akron | 1,000 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,700 | +5% |
| Paver patio cost in Akron | 300 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,850 | +7% |
| Concrete patio cost in Akron | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,200 | +4% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Akron | 400 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,300 | +4% |
Decks & outdoor in Akron
Across these 2 projects, Akron averages level against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +1% and wood deck lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Akron | 300 sq ft | $7,450 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Composite deck cost in Akron | 300 sq ft | $12,100 – $24,300 | +1% |
Building & additions in Akron
The 2 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Akron, from +1% (home addition) to +1% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Akron | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Home addition cost in Akron | 300 sq ft | $38,500 – $77,900 | +1% |
Doors & windows in Akron
Across these 5 projects, Akron averages −3% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −2% and front door lowest at −4%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Akron | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Storm door cost in Akron | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door cost in Akron | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Akron | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Akron | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
Fencing in Akron
Across these 4 projects, Akron averages +2% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at +7% and vinyl fence lowest at −2%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Akron | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Akron | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Akron | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,650 | +7% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Akron | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
Roofing & exterior in Akron
Across these 5 projects, Akron averages +1% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +3% and roof replacement lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Akron | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,100 – $12,300 | −1% |
| Metal roof cost in Akron | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,500 – $32,400 | +1% |
| Gutters cost in Akron | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,250 | +2% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Akron | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Attic insulation cost in Akron | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
Kitchen & bath in Akron
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Akron, from −10% (kitchen backsplash) to −2% (kitchen cabinets).
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Akron | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan cost in Akron | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Akron | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,100 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Akron | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,700 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Akron | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Akron
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Akron, from −3% (sod installation) to +9% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Akron | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | +9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Akron | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,550 – $13,700 | +4% |
| Sod installation cost in Akron | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Akron | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,100 – $10,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool cost in Akron | 450 sq ft | $37,800 – $118,000 | +5% |
Flooring & interior in Akron
Across these 3 projects, Akron averages −4% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at level and tile flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Akron range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Akron | 500 sq ft | $5,350 – $12,100 | −3% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Akron | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,950 | level |
| Tile flooring cost in Akron | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,250 | −8% |
Akron against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Akron comes out level versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 4 lower. Wheeling is the lowest at −5% (85 miles) and Pittsburgh the highest at +3% (90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | 93.4 | 93.6 | level | |
| Canton, OH | 30 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH | 30 miles | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH | 35 miles | 93.9 | 93.6 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 85 miles | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 90 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Erie, PA | 95 miles | 91.0 | 100.7 | level |