Patio Cost Calculator
Price a new patio. Choose the material and size, set your region, and see a cost range and per-square-foot price next to the national average.
Example: with Material Poured concrete ($13/sq ft) · Length 16 ft · Width 14 ft · Your region i United States (average) → Estimated cost: $2,912.
- Low estimate$2,475
- High estimate$3,494
- Cost per sq ft$13/sq ft
Computed by the calculator below using its default values. Change any input to see your own numbers.
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Get quotesConcrete vs pavers vs stone
Poured concrete is the budget choice; stamped concrete adds pattern for a few dollars more; pavers and brick cost more but are easy to repair; natural stone is the premium look. Base prep, patterns and local labor affect price.
Average patio size & the usual materials
Most homeowners install 200–300 sq ft of patio — 12×16 and 16×18 are the most common rectangles, 15×15 and 18×18 the most common squares (this page defaults to 16 × 14 ft = 224 sq ft). A bistro setup fits in 50–100 sq ft; full outdoor kitchens push past 300–400. Designers’ rule of thumb: keep the patio under ~20% of the home’s square footage. Poured concrete is the most common (and most budget-friendly) surface nationwide, with concrete pavers the most popular premium upgrade ahead of brick and natural stone.
Size: Angi patio-size guide (2026); Landscaping Network. Materials: Today’s Homeowner patio-materials guide (2026); Concrete Network.
How it’s calculated & sources
Cost = area (length × width) × installed per-sq-ft rate for the material. Estimates are then scaled by a regional construction-cost factor for your area (U.S. average = 1.00).
Cost ranges from 2025–26 national home-improvement data (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Fixr and industry guides); regional factors approximate RS Means-style city cost indices. National average patio \u2248 $15/sq ft installed \u2014 concrete $9\u201318, pavers $12\u201330, natural stone $15\u201335.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not a quote — site conditions, permits, and finishes move the final number. Verify with local pros.
Frequently asked questions
Is labor included?
Yes \u2014 the rates are installed (material plus labor).
Why are pavers pricier than concrete?
More material and labor to set on a compacted base, but they resist cracking and are repairable.
How does region change it?
The estimate is scaled by a regional cost factor, so the same patio costs more in higher-cost areas.