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Concrete driveway cost in New Hampshire
At $6 to $15 per square foot of driveway installed, a 600 sq ft job comes to $3,600–$9,000 at national rates. Adjusted for local cement masons and concrete finishers wages it is $3,350–$8,450 in Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area and $3,800–$9,450 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
Checked October 20, 2026 · sources
- 1Concrete, US $3,600–$9,000
- 2Lowest NH area $3,350–$8,450
- 3Highest NH area $3,800–$9,450
Price in each New Hampshire labor area
Labor is about 48% of this material's installed price at national rates, so a labor index of +10% moves the total by roughly 4.8%. The cement masons and concrete finishers index runs from −13.4% to +10.3% across the state.
| Area | Labor index | Low | High | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ±0.0% | $3,600 | $9,000 | $6,300 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | −4.9% | $3,500 | $8,800 | $6,150 |
| Manchester-Nashua | −0.1% | $3,600 | $9,000 | $6,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | +10.3% | $3,800 | $9,450 | $6,600 |
| Central NH | −1.9% | $3,550 | $8,900 | $6,250 |
| Northern NH | −11.5% | $3,400 | $8,500 | $5,950 |
| Southwestern NH | −13.4% | $3,350 | $8,450 | $5,900 |
* No BLS estimate for cement masons and concrete finishers in that area; statewide median used.
By size
| Driveway area (sq ft) | National | Southwestern NH | Boston-Cambridge-Newton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 sq ft | $2,400–$6,000 | $2,250–$5,650 | $2,500–$6,300 |
| 600 sq ft | $3,600–$9,000 | $3,350–$8,450 | $3,800–$9,450 |
| 800 sq ft | $4,800–$12,000 | $4,500–$11,250 | $5,050–$12,600 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $6,000–$15,000 | $5,600–$14,050 | $6,300–$15,700 |
Against the other driveway materials
Concrete driveway is the most expensive option here at the midpoint. National ranges for 600 sq ft:
- Asphalt driveway: $3,000–$7,200
- Gravel driveway: $2,400–$6,000
Concrete driveway in towns with a permit page
| Town | Labor area | Estimate | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstead | Central NH | $3,550–$8,900 | $125 |
| Conway | Northern NH | $3,400–$8,500 | $100 |
| Durham | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $3,800–$9,450 | $100 |
| Exeter | Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $3,800–$9,450 | $10 |
| Newport | Southwestern NH | $3,350–$8,450 | $100 |
The town pages quote each schedule's own wording. For the arithmetic behind a contractor's number, see how contractors price a roof and how to compare three quotes; back to driveway paving cost.
Sources
- HomeGuide: Concrete driveway cost (Jun 3, 2025) — “A concrete driveway costs $6 to $15 per square foot”; “Professional installation costs vary from $3 to $7 per square foot.”.
- Wages: O*NET OnLine, Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051.00), New Hampshire local wages; areas: BLS, May 2025 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Definitions.
Ranges built from published averages, not quotes. Cost by Town does not perform or arrange work.