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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 2.5 million people

New driveway cost in Portland, OR

Most homeowners pay $4,850 – $8,100 (mid-range, typical $6,250, before sales tax), 16% above the national average and 5% above the Oregon average.

Most homeowners pay

$4,850 – $8,100Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $6,250
Labour $3,523Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Portland, OR

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,450
$3,500 – $5,800
$2,164$2,298
Mid-range$6,250
$4,850 – $8,100
$3,523$2,721
Premium$11,900
$9,300 – $15,500
$7,020$4,925

Why prices in Portland, OR are different

Labor is about 56% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 31% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 16% above the national figure and 5% above the Oregon average.

Portland, OR ranks 7 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does new driveway cost in Portland, OR?

A mid-range job typically costs $6,250 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $4,850 – $8,100. Basic is about $4,450 and premium about $11,900.

Is new driveway more expensive in Portland, OR than elsewhere in Oregon?

Portland, OR: 5% above the Oregon average of $5,950. Labor is about 56% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, OR area cost about 31% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 16% above the national figure and 5% above the Oregon average.

How does Portland, OR compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Portland, OR ranks 7 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Portland, OR?

About 56% 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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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