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New driveway cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $3,950 – $6,600 (mid-range, typical $5,100, before sales tax), 6% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Kentucky
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,100 $3,200 – $5,350 | $1,824 | $2,298 |
| Mid-range | $5,100 $3,950 – $6,600 | $2,371 | $2,721 |
| Premium | $10,400 $8,150 – $13,600 | $5,520 | $4,925 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 12% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $4,150 | $5,250 | $10,400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $4,200 | $5,200 | $10,600 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $4,150 | $5,150 | $10,500 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $3,850 | $5,100 | $10,400 |
| Owensboro, KY | $4,050 | $5,100 | $10,300 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $3,950 | $5,050 | $10,300 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $4,050 | $5,000 | $10,100 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $4,050 | $5,000 | $10,100 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $4,100 | $5,000 | $9,750 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $4,050 | $4,950 | $10,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $5,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $3,950 and $6,600. A basic job is about $4,100 and a premium one about $10,400.
Is new driveway more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: 6% below the national average. Labour makes up about 47% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 12% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 6% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Kentucky?
About 47% at the mid-range level, around 39 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Kentucky is it most expensive?
Paducah, KY-IL is the most expensive area at about $5,250 for a mid-range job, and South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $4,950.
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