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Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA · 615,000 people

New driveway cost in Harrisburg, PA

Most homeowners pay $4,350 – $7,250 (mid-range, typical $5,550, before sales tax), 3% above the national average and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

Most homeowners pay

$4,350 – $7,250Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA · 538 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $5,550
Labour $2,852Materials $2,721Work hours: 38.6

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Price levels in Harrisburg, PA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$4,300
$3,350 – $5,550
$1,981$2,298
Mid-range$5,550
$4,350 – $7,250
$2,852$2,721
Premium$10,800
$8,450 – $14,100
$5,884$4,925

Why prices in Harrisburg, PA are different

Labor is about 51% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Harrisburg, PA area cost about 6% 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 3% above the national figure and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

Harrisburg, PA ranks 49 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 Harrisburg, PA?

A mid-range job typically costs $5,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $4,350 – $7,250. Basic is about $4,300 and premium about $10,800.

Is new driveway more expensive in Harrisburg, PA than elsewhere in Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg, PA: 1% below the Pennsylvania average of $5,600. Labor is about 51% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 39 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Harrisburg, PA area cost about 6% 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 3% above the national figure and 1% below the Pennsylvania average.

How does Harrisburg, PA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Harrisburg, PA ranks 49 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $5,400.

How much of the price is labor in Harrisburg, PA?

About 51% 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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