Concrete Patio Cost
A plain concrete patio costs about $10.30 to $12.64 per square foot installed (Homewyse, May 2026). Concrete Network puts a typical 288 sq ft patio at $1,440 to $5,200, averaging $3,200.
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Prices are US national ranges from published sources, checked September 23, 2026. Where the numbers come from.
Patio cost per square foot
| Source | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Homewyse, May 2026 [1] | $10.30–$12.64 per sq ft | National average estimate |
| Concrete Network, Jan 2026 [2] | $1,440–$5,200 for 288 sq ft | Average $3,200, about $11 per sq ft |
| Lawn Love, Dec 2025 [3] | $4–$26 per sq ft | National average $2,925; typical $1,580–$4,465 |
| Forbes Home [4] | $1,600–$5,710 typical | Average $2,600 for a 12 × 14 ft patio; uses $12.50 per sq ft |
The sources broadly agree around $11–$12.50 per square foot for a plain patio. Lawn Love’s wide $4–$26 range spans everything from a bare slab to decorative finishes.
Patio cost by size
At Homewyse’s $10.30–$12.64 per sq ft, 4 inches thick:
| Patio | Area | Installed | Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft | 100 sq ft | $1,030–$1,260 | 1.23 cu yd |
| 12 × 12 ft | 144 sq ft | $1,480–$1,820 | 1.78 cu yd |
| 12 × 14 ft | 168 sq ft | $1,730–$2,120 | 2.07 cu yd |
| 12 × 24 ft | 288 sq ft | $2,970–$3,640 | 3.56 cu yd |
| 20 × 20 ft | 400 sq ft | $4,120–$5,060 | 4.94 cu yd |
Finishes and extras
- Stamped or colored. Lawn Love puts a stamped patio at $2,800–$6,500 [3]. See stamped concrete cost.
- Removal of an old patio. See concrete removal cost.
- Steps down from a door. Use the stairs calculator.
Weighing pavers instead? Lawn Love puts paver patios at $8.65–$16.65 per sq ft [3]. See concrete vs pavers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 12x12 concrete patio cost?
144 sq ft at Homewyse's $10.30–$12.64 per sq ft is about $1,480–$1,820. It needs 1.78 cubic yards of concrete at 4 inches thick.
How much does a 20x20 concrete patio cost?
400 sq ft comes to about $4,120–$5,060 at Homewyse's rates. It needs 4.94 cubic yards at 4 inches.
Is a stamped patio much more expensive?
Concrete Network puts basic stamped concrete at $10–$14 per sq ft and high-end at $20+. For its 288 sq ft example patio that's $2,880–$4,032 basic, and $5,760 or more high-end. See stamped concrete cost.
Sources
- Homewyse, Cost to install a concrete patio, updated 2026-05. Checked September 23, 2026.
- Concrete Network, Concrete patio cost, updated 2026-01-20. Checked September 23, 2026.
- Lawn Love, Concrete patio cost, updated 2025-12-27. Checked September 23, 2026.
- Forbes Home, Concrete patio cost. Figure as shown in the page's search listing; checked September 23, 2026.