Home project costs in Clarksville, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Clarksville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Clarksville sits 232nd of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 90.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.2 (151st). The metro has about 103,220 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−4%), retaining wall (−4%) and paver patio (−5%) sit highest, and home addition (−13%), metal roof (−12%) and composite deck (−12%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Clarksville Wwtp, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 90°F and 54 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Clarksville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.68 | $20.17 | $23.18 | $22.66 | 0.89 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.48 | $23.60 | $28.68 | $29.12 | 0.81 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.78 | $24.48 | $28.30 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.59 | $28.33 | $37.55 | $30.67 | 0.92 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.92 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.27 | $28.21 | $37.37 | $30.38 | 0.93 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Clarksville
The 7 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Clarksville, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −5% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Clarksville | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Clarksville | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Clarksville | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,900 | −6% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Clarksville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
| Paver patio cost in Clarksville | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Clarksville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Clarksville | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,200 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Clarksville
The 2 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Clarksville, from −12% (composite deck) to −10% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Clarksville | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Clarksville | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
Building & additions in Clarksville
Across these 2 projects, Clarksville averages −11% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −10% and home addition lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Clarksville | 576 sq ft | $26,200 – $52,500 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Clarksville | 300 sq ft | $33,000 – $66,900 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Clarksville
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Clarksville, from −10% (patio door) to −7% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Clarksville | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Clarksville | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Clarksville | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Clarksville | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Clarksville | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Fencing in Clarksville
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Clarksville, from −10% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Clarksville | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Clarksville | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Clarksville | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,500 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Clarksville | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $10,400 | −9% |
Roofing & exterior in Clarksville
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Clarksville, from −12% (metal roof) to −4% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Clarksville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Clarksville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,550 – $28,800 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Clarksville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Clarksville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,500 – $22,500 | −11% |
| Attic insulation cost in Clarksville | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
Kitchen & bath in Clarksville
Across these 5 projects, Clarksville averages −10% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Clarksville | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Clarksville | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Clarksville | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Clarksville | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Clarksville | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Clarksville
Across these 5 projects, Clarksville averages −6% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −4% and French drain lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Clarksville | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Retaining wall cost in Clarksville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,750 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Clarksville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Clarksville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,300 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Clarksville | 450 sq ft | $33,700 – $105,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Clarksville
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Clarksville, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −9% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Clarksville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Clarksville | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Clarksville | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Clarksville | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Clarksville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Clarksville comes out −9% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 4 price higher and 1 lower. Huntsville is the lowest at −10% (140 miles) and Evansville the highest at +2% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TNthis page | 90.9 | 96.2 | −9% | |
| Nashville, TN | 65 miles | 96.3 | 96.2 | −5% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 70 miles | 90.2 | 96.2 | −7% |
| Evansville, IN | 95 miles | 91.5 | 94.3 | +2% |
| Jackson, TN | 95 miles | 85.5 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Huntsville, AL | 140 miles | 93.1 | 96.4 | −10% |
| Louisville, KY | 150 miles | 93.1 | 96.2 | −4% |