Concrete Driveway cost in Evanston, IL
Evanston homeowners typically pay $4,050 – $11,000 for concrete driveway. Local labor and materials price 16% above the national average.
Evanston average
$7,200
Typical low
$4,050
Typical high
$11,000
Per square foot
$7 – $21
Sample ZIP
60201
What drives Evanston pricing
Local labor
North Shore pricing with historic housing stock and strict review.
Permits & code
City permits with historic preservation review in many blocks.
Climate & conditions
Lakefront winters accelerate exterior wear.
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Estimated project cost
$4,176 – $8,400
Most homeowners pay around $6,288
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Cost by material in Evanston
Installed Evanston pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Broom-finished concrete | $7 – $14 |
| Integral colored concrete | $9 – $16 |
| Exposed aggregate | $12 – $19 |
| Stamped concrete | $14 – $23 |
| Concrete pavers | $12 – $29 |
| Asphalt (for comparison) | $5 – $10 |
Where the money goes in Evanston
A typical $7,200 Evanston project, broken down by line item.
- Concrete and reinforcement38% · $2,736
- Labor34% · $2,448
- Base prep and grading17% · $1,224
- Demolition and disposal11% · $792
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Evanston quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Remove old concrete
Per square foot
Rebar reinforcement upgrade
Per square foot
Sealing
Per square foot
Apron or curb cut
Drainage channel
Heated driveway coils
Per square foot
Ways to save in Evanston
- Stay with a 4-inch broom finish and spend the savings on proper base prep.
- Keep the driveway rectangular; curves and borders add forming labor.
- Combine your pour with a neighbor to share the truck and crew mobilization.
- Pour in spring or fall — summer schedules are booked and priced higher.
- Resurface rather than replace if the slab is structurally sound.
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