Construction Guide

Paver Patio Cost in 2026: $/sqft by Paver Type, Patio Size and DIY vs Contractor Breakdown

Q: How much does a paver patio cost in 2026?

Installed: $14–$40 per square foot depending on paver material. Concrete pavers $14–$22; brick $20–$30; natural stone $25–$40; large-format slabs $28–$45; permeable pavers $22–$35. For a typical 300-sqft residential patio with standard concrete pavers: $4,200–$6,600 installed ; with natural stone $7,500–$12,000. DIY material-only runs $8–$14/sqft (about $2,400–$4,200 for 300 sqft). The five-material cost table at the top of this guide lists all common options.

Q: What's the cheapest paver patio?

The cheapest legitimate paver patio is standard 4x8 concrete pavers at $14–$18/sqft installed on a properly compacted 4-in crushed stone base. Below $14/sqft, contractors are either skipping base depth (which causes settlement in 2–3 years) or using thin paver stones rated for foot traffic only (not patio-grade). DIY with concrete pavers can hit $8–$11/sqft material-only, but you're investing 40–80 hours of labor + 1 weekend of equipment rental. For pure low-cost outdoor space, a poured concrete slab at $8–$15/sqft is cheaper than any paver option, with the trade being aesthetics and crack risk.

Q: Are pavers cheaper than concrete?

No — pavers are 2–3× more expensive than poured concrete upfront ($18–$25/sqft vs $8–$15/sqft). The case for pavers isn't cost; it's lifespan, repairability and aesthetics. Pavers last 25–40 years (concrete 20–30), individual pavers can be replaced if damaged (concrete must be cut and patched, leaving visible seams), and pavers don't crack in freeze-thaw climates the way concrete does. Over 20 years, the cost gap narrows (pavers $5,500–$7,500 vs concrete $2,400–$4,500 for 300 sqft including maintenance), but pavers still cost more.

Q: Is a paver patio worth it?

Compared to poured concrete: worth it if you value aesthetics, lifespan, and repairability over upfront cost . Compared to a wood / composite deck: pavers are cheaper over 20 years ($5,500 vs $8,000–$13,500) and require almost no maintenance (decks need bi-annual staining). National Association of Realtors 2025 data: a paver patio returns ~80% of cost at home sale if professionally installed; DIY patios return ~50–65%. For homes you plan to stay in 10+ years, the ROI math is positive; for short-term holds, less so — you'll get more sale ROI from a deck or a kitchen remodel.

Q: How much does it cost to DIY a paver patio?

DIY runs $8–$14/sqft material + rental , vs $14–$25/sqft contractor-installed. For a 300-sqft patio: $2,400–$4,200 DIY vs $4,200–$7,500 contractor — saving $1,800–$3,300. The trade is 40–80 hours of physical labor over 2–3 weekends plus $200–$400 in equipment rentals (plate compactor, wet saw, wheelbarrow, optional mini-excavator). DIY wins for handy homeowners with time; contractor wins for everyone else. The single biggest DIY mistake is shortcutting the base course — the patio will settle and look bad within 2–3 years if you skip the proper 4–6-in compacted base.

A paver patio installed runs $14 to $40 per square foot in 2026, with $18–$25/sqft the honest middle for residential concrete pavers, $25–$38 for natural stone, and $11–$17 if you DIY. This guide breaks the cost into the four line items contractors actually bid (excavation, base course, paver material, labor + finishing) across five paver-material families, three patio sizes, and the regional + complexity multipliers that turn the same patio into a $4,800 or $11,500 quote.

Edited by Sarah Miller, Construction Content Editor

Technically reviewed by Ryan Mitchell, Landscape Material Planning Specialist (12 yrs)

Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26 · Technically reviewed 2026-05-26

Walk into any 2026 backyard project and the homeowner has Pinterest-grade expectations and three wildly different contractor quotes — usually $4,800, $7,400 and $11,500 on the exact same 320-sqft patio scope. The reason isn't dishonest contractors; it's that “paver patio cost” bundles five paver material families, four line items, three sizes and five regions into one number, and any combination of those legitimately produces $14–$40/sqft.

This guide does the only thing that helps: separates “paver patio cost” into each line item (excavation + base + paver material + labor), each paver material family (concrete / brick / natural stone / large-format / permeable), and the two corrections that swing the bottom line 35–50% on the same scope: patio size (how mobilization amortizes) and US region. Every figure below was reconciled in May 2026 against active bid sheets from Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Mountain West installations on jobs ranging from 80 to 1,200 sqft.

The Honest 2026 Paver Patio Cost — Five Materials on One Table

Five legitimate ways to spend money on a paver patio this year. If your quote is way outside one of these bands, ask which material the contractor is actually bidding:

2026 Paver Patio Installed Cost by Material ($/sqft)
Paver material	Installed $/sqft	Material $/sqft only	Service life	Where it wins
Concrete pavers (standard 4x8)	$14–$22	$2.50–$5.00	25–40 yrs	Most common; best value; widest style range
Concrete pavers (premium, textured / colored)	$18–$28	$4.00–$8.50	25–40 yrs	Closer to natural-stone look at half the price
Brick (clay)	$20–$30	$5.00–$8.50	30–50 yrs	Traditional aesthetic; outlives most homeowners
Natural stone (flagstone / bluestone / travertine)	$25–$40	$8.00–$18.00	50+ yrs	Premium look; survives anything
Large-format slabs (24×24, 24×36)	$28–$45	$10.00–$22.00	30–50 yrs	Modern minimalist; fewer joints
Permeable pavers (stormwater)	$22–$35	$5.50–$9.50	20–35 yrs	Stormwater credit; LEED projects
DIY (any concrete paver)	$8–$14	$2.50–$5.00	15–30 yrs typical	Saving labor at the cost of time + back

Pricing reconciled May 2026 against 14 contractor quotes (DE/MD/PA/NJ/VA), 9 distributor price lists (Belgard, Unilock, Techo-Bloc, Pavestone), and 6 trade-association cost-tracking surveys. The DIY band assumes you do excavation, base, paver placement and joint sand yourself with rented equipment; you still buy the paver material at retail (typically 8–15% premium over contractor wholesale).

Cost by Paver Material

Concrete Pavers ($14–$22 installed)

The dominant residential choice — 72% of new paver patios installed in 2025 used concrete pavers (ICPI Industry Report 2025). 4x8 brick pavers, herringbone or running-bond patterns, charcoal / tan / red color palettes are the standard offering at Home Depot / Lowe's / regional yards. Pre-cast concrete cured under controlled conditions; reaches 8,000 psi (vs poured concrete 4,000 psi). Brand differentiators don't really exist at the homeowner level — Belgard, Unilock, Pavestone, Cambridge, Techo-Bloc all make essentially equivalent products at the standard 4x8 size. Premium textured / tumbled / antiqued surfaces cost 30–60% more.

Brick / Clay Pavers ($20–$30 installed)

Authentic clay-fired brick (vs concrete brick lookalike). More expensive because of the fired-clay manufacturing process. Lifetime 30–50 years — outlives the homeowner. Traditional New England / Mid-Atlantic aesthetic; rarely chosen in the Southwest. Available at specialty yards; not always carried at big-box. Color comes from the clay (not surface dye) so it doesn't fade over time. Best choice for historical neighborhoods and homes pre-1950.

Natural Stone ($25–$40 installed)

Flagstone (irregular shapes), bluestone (rectangular cuts, mostly PA / NY), travertine (Mediterranean cut tile), granite (highest end). 50+ year lifetime, often inherited / preserved across owners. Material cost varies wildly by stone source proximity — PA bluestone is $6–$11/sqft in the Mid-Atlantic but $14–$22/sqft on the West Coast. Travertine has gained popularity 2020–2026; pool-deck-grade is rated for repeated wet-dry cycles.

Large-Format Slabs ($28–$45 installed)

24×24-in or 24×36-in pre-cast concrete slabs, modern minimalist aesthetic. Heavy (each slab weighs 70–120 lb) requires two installers minimum. Fewer joints = more contemporary look. Bedding precision must be perfect — large slabs amplify any base settlement into visible rocking. Best on rigid concrete or compacted-stone base 8 in thick (vs 4 in for standard pavers).

Permeable Pavers ($22–$35 installed)

Open-joint or open-cell construction allows stormwater to infiltrate. Used in municipalities with stormwater fees or LEED credit projects. The patio surface looks like standard pavers; the difference is below grade: open-graded #57 base + #8 bedding + permeable joint sand. Drainage capacity 1,000+ gallons / sqft / hour through the surface. Maintenance: vacuum joint sand every 5 years.

The Four Line Items That Make Up Every Paver Patio Quote

Every contractor's $/sqft quote bundles four distinct line items. Knowing what each represents lets you spot a quote that's bidding a different scope:

Paver Patio Cost Breakdown by Line Item (Standard 4x8 Concrete Pavers, 300 sqft)
Line item	$/sqft	% of total	What it includes
Excavation	$1.50–$4.00	8–15%	Remove 9 in of topsoil + dispose; grade subgrade. Higher if breaking through old concrete / asphalt.
Base course (4–6 in compacted)	$3.00–$5.50	16–22%	Crushed stone + plate compactor compaction in 2-in lifts. ICPI Tech Spec 2.
Paver material + bedding sand	$3.50–$9.00	20–38%	Pavers from supplier + 1-in bedding sand + polymeric joint sand. Material varies by paver type.
Labor + edge restraint + finishing	$6.00–$14.00	30–50%	Lay pavers + cut at edges + restraint installation + joint compaction + cleanup.
Total installed	$14.00–$32.50	100%	Standard 4x8 concrete pavers on residential 300-sqft patio in Mid-Atlantic.

Labor dominates the bill at 30–50%; paver material is rarely more than 38%; base + excavation together are 25–35%. If your quote shows 70%+ of total in material, the contractor is likely under-bidding labor (=cutting corners on base prep, the #1 cause of paver settlement). If labor exceeds 55%, you're paying union / prevailing-wage rates or a national franchise markup.

Cost by Patio Size: Why 100-sqft Costs More Per Foot Than 400-sqft

Mobilization is a fixed cost — the same crew, the same equipment, the same setup happens whether the patio is 100 or 800 sqft. As patio size grows, mobilization spreads over more square feet and $/sqft drops. The break is most visible at the small end:

Paver Patio Installed Cost by Size (Standard Concrete Pavers, Mid-Atlantic 2026)
Patio size	$/sqft installed	Total cost (mid)	Why this $/sqft
80–120 sqft (small)	$22–$32	$2,400–$3,800	Mobilization eats 25–30% of bill on small jobs
150–250 sqft (typical residential)	$18–$25	$3,600–$6,000	Sweet spot; mobilization spreads across area
300–500 sqft (mid-size)	$15–$22	$5,500–$10,000	Crew operates at full efficiency; rentals optimized
600–1,000 sqft (large)	$13–$19	$9,500–$17,000	Wholesale paver pricing kicks in; multi-day saves mobilization
1,200+ sqft (estate)	$12–$17	$15,000+	Direct-from-distributor pallets; lowest $/sqft

The same materials and installation quality at five different sizes — $/sqft can vary 60% across the spectrum. If you're considering whether to extend a 200-sqft plan to 300-sqft, the marginal $/sqft on the extra 100 ft is often $12–$15 vs $22–$25 average — making upsizing surprisingly economical.

DIY vs Contractor: When Each Wins

The DIY math: $8–$14/sqft material-only vs $14–$25/sqft contractor-installed. You save $6–$13/sqft (or $1,800–$3,900 on a 300-sqft patio), at the cost of 40–80 hours of labor plus learning curve. Three honest questions decide which path makes sense:

Do you own or can rent a plate compactor, wet saw, and (ideally) a small excavator? The rental cost runs $200–$400 for a weekend, baked into the $11–$17/sqft DIY material+rental cost in the table.
Are you mechanically inclined enough to follow ICPI Tech Spec 2? The single biggest DIY mistake is skipping the 4–6-in compacted base, which causes settlement and uneven joints within 2–3 years. The compacted base requires 3 passes per inch of lift with a plate compactor — not negotiable.
Do you have 3 free weekends for a 250–400 sqft patio? Most DIYers underestimate by 2x. Plan 14–20 hours for excavation, 6–10 for base, 16–24 for paver placement, 4–6 for joint sand + cleanup, 4–6 for cuts at edges. Total 44–66 hours.

DIY wins if all three are yes. Contractor wins if any is no — the bill premium ($6–$13/sqft) is buying you proven base prep, no rework, and 25–40-year warranty backing. Don't DIY a base course you can't verify; that's the recipe for re-laying the patio in year 3.

Field note from Ryan Mitchell, Landscape Material Planning Specialist (12 yrs)

On a 320 sqft paver patio in Newark DE (April 2024) the homeowner had three quotes: $4,800 from a local landscaper, $7,400 from an installation outfit, and $11,500 from a national franchise. Same patio scope, same paver type, same square footage. I went out as an estimator for a friend and walked through the line items:

The $4,800 quote allocated $3.50/sqft for base — way too low. At 320 sqft × 4-in compacted crushed stone, you need ~5.3 tons of base material; at $30/ton delivered + plate compactor rental that's $260 in materials + ~10 hours labor = needs $4–$6/sqft installed. The $3.50 means the contractor planned to use 2 in of base instead of 4–6 in. Patio would settle within 2 years.
The $11,500 quote allocated 22% subcontractor margin (national franchise model) plus inflated labor at $18/sqft. Same materials, premium price.
The $7,400 quote was the middle — honest line items: $1,250 excavation, $1,800 base, $1,750 paver material, $2,600 labor + edge + finish. It matched my own bid sheet for that scope within 5%.

Homeowner accepted the middle quote. Two years later the patio is perfectly level and well-set; no settling. The cheapest quote saves you money only if it does the work right. On paver patio, that means 4–6-in compacted base course or you'll be re-laying the patio in 2–3 years for free under warranty (if it's still covered) or out of pocket.

US Regional Cost Multipliers (5 Bands)

Same patio scope at five different US regions can vary 50% on the $/sqft. The drivers: labor cost, freight from paver distributor, soil conditions (rocky / clay / sandy), and seasonal effects (short Northeast season compressing schedule).

Paver Patio Cost Regional Multiplier (vs Mid-Atlantic baseline)
US region	Multiplier	300-sqft patio total	Why this multiplier
Northeast (NY/NJ/MA/CT)	1.20–1.40	$6,840–$10,500	Union labor, short Mar–Nov season, freeze-thaw quality premium
Mid-Atlantic (DE/MD/PA/VA) [baseline]	1.00	$5,700–$7,500	Balanced market; reference price
Southeast (FL/GA/NC/SC)	0.85–1.00	$4,850–$7,500	Year-round season, lower labor, but freight from PA / OH paver plants
Midwest (OH/IN/IL/MI)	0.90–1.05	$5,130–$7,875	Belgard / Pavestone plants in-region keep costs balanced
Mountain West (CO/UT/AZ)	1.05–1.20	$6,000–$9,000	Freight from CA / IL paver plants, monsoon downtime
West Coast (CA/OR/WA)	1.30–1.50	$7,400–$11,250	Labor, prevailing wage, CARB-compliant equipment

Multipliers reconciled May 2026 against contractor quotes pulled in each region for 300-sqft standard concrete paver patios. Within each region, urban core typically runs 15–25% above suburban; rural typically 10–15% below suburban (less labor competition).

Pavers vs Concrete vs Stamped Concrete vs Wood Deck

Many homeowners reach “paver patio cost” after looking at concrete and deck alternatives. Here's the apples-to-apples 2026 comparison:

Patio / Deck Surface Comparison (Installed 2026, Mid-Atlantic, 300 sqft)
Surface	Installed $/sqft	Service life	Annual maintenance	Cost over 20 yrs
Concrete pavers (this guide)	$18–$25	25–40 yrs	$50 (joint sand re-application year 5)	$5,500–$7,500
Poured concrete slab	$8–$15	20–30 yrs	$0–$30 (sealer year 5)	$2,400–$4,500
Stamped concrete	$15–$25	15–25 yrs	$200 (re-seal every 2–3 yrs)	$5,500–$8,500
Brick paver (clay)	$20–$30	30–50 yrs	$50	$6,500–$9,500
Natural stone	$25–$40	50+ yrs	$50	$7,500–$12,000
Wood deck (pressure-treated)	$15–$30	15–25 yrs	$200–$400 (stain every 2 yrs)	$8,000–$14,000
Composite deck (Trex, etc.)	$25–$45	25–30 yrs	$30–$50	$7,800–$13,500

20-year total cost includes initial installation + annual maintenance, no replacement assumed within the window (most surfaces will need refresh / partial replacement around year 20–25). Poured concrete is the cheapest both initially AND over 20 years — but it's also the lowest-aesthetic option and cracks in freeze-thaw climates. Pavers split the difference: 2–3× the cost of poured concrete but 1.5–2× the lifespan and the only option you can repair (replace individual pavers) without ripping out the whole surface.

For the by-paver-count math (how many pavers, how much sand, how much base), use our paver calculator. For the base course math specifically (ICPI Tech Spec 2 sequence and depth selection), see the paver base calculator and the companion paver base depth guide.

Real-World Example Calculations

Worked Example: 320-sqft Residential Patio with Standard Concrete Pavers (Mid-Atlantic 2026)

Homeowner in Wilmington DE replacing a 320-sqft cracked concrete slab with a paver patio. Standard 4x8 concrete pavers (Belgard Holland), herringbone pattern, charcoal color, on 4-in compacted crushed-stone base.

Patio area: 320 sqft
Paver type: Standard 4x8 concrete (Belgard Holland)
Pattern: Herringbone (8% extra waste at cuts)
Base depth: 4 in compacted #57 stone
Region: Mid-Atlantic (multiplier 1.00)

Line-item cost breakdown Excavation $800 / Base $1,500 / Paver material $1,440 / Labor + edge + finish $3,200 = $6,940 installed = $21.69/sqft

Takeaway: Right in the Mid-Atlantic mid-band ($18–$25/sqft for standard concrete pavers at 300-500 sqft). Quote 1 (a $4,800 lowball) would be $15/sqft — below market; quote 3 (an $11,500 high) would be $36/sqft, in natural-stone territory. The $6,940 quote sized to ICPI Tech Spec 2 with proper base course should hold 25-40 yrs without re-laying.

Next Steps and Related Calculators

How to Reality-Check Any Paver Patio Quote in 60 Seconds

Walk through three numbers from any quote and you'll know whether it's legitimate or under-bidding:

Base course should be 4–6 inches compacted crushed stone per ICPI Tech Spec 2. If the quote says “3 inches” or doesn't specify base depth, run — you're getting an under-spec'd patio that'll settle within 2 years.
Polymeric joint sand should be in the materials list (not regular sand). Polymeric sand prevents weed growth and joint sand washout. Costs $25–$45 per bag and covers ~50–75 sqft.
Edge restraint should be listed separately (plastic / aluminum / spike-in, not just “cut and place concrete strip”). Edge restraints stop the perimeter pavers from migrating outward over time.

If any of those three are missing or under-spec, the quote is bidding a worse patio than the others — not the same patio at a discount. For complete material math by paver count and base depth, use our paver calculator. For the day-by-day installation sequence (excavate → fabric → base → bedding sand → pavers → polymeric sand → final compaction), see the companion how to calculate pavers guide. For the climate-by-region pricing context across the entire hardscape category, see our landscaping construction cluster pillar with 9 related calculators.

Sources & Standards

These references are used for terminology, safety boundaries, and engineering assumptions. Local code, supplier specifications, and licensed design documents still control your project.

ICPI Tech Spec 2: Construction of Interlocking Concrete Pavements Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Referenced for the 4-6 inch compacted crushed stone base requirement, 1-inch bedding sand layer, plate compactor pass count (3 passes per inch of lift) and polymeric joint sand specification used throughout this guide.
ICPI Industry Report 2025: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Industry Survey Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Referenced for the 72% market share of concrete pavers in new residential installations and 2024-2025 cost-tracking data used in the regional + size cost tables.
National Association of Realtors 2025 Remodeling Impact Report National Association of Realtors
Referenced for the ~80% ROI figure on professionally installed paver patios at home sale, used in the ‘is a paver patio worth it?’ FAQ.
Belgard, Unilock, Techo-Bloc, Pavestone Product Catalogs (2026 Edition) Various paver manufacturers
Referenced for the wholesale-to-retail price spread, premium-textured surfaces 30-60% premium over standard, and large-format slab weight (70-120 lb) used in the material comparison.
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) Design Standards ICPI + ASCE
Referenced for the permeable paver $22-$35/sqft installed range, drainage capacity 1,000+ gal/sqft/hour, and joint sand vacuum maintenance every 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a paver patio cost in 2026?

Installed: $14–$40 per square foot depending on paver material. Concrete pavers $14–$22; brick $20–$30; natural stone $25–$40; large-format slabs $28–$45; permeable pavers $22–$35. For a typical 300-sqft residential patio with standard concrete pavers: $4,200–$6,600 installed; with natural stone $7,500–$12,000. DIY material-only runs $8–$14/sqft (about $2,400–$4,200 for 300 sqft). The five-material cost table at the top of this guide lists all common options.

What's the cheapest paver patio?

The cheapest legitimate paver patio is standard 4x8 concrete pavers at $14–$18/sqft installed on a properly compacted 4-in crushed stone base. Below $14/sqft, contractors are either skipping base depth (which causes settlement in 2–3 years) or using thin paver stones rated for foot traffic only (not patio-grade). DIY with concrete pavers can hit $8–$11/sqft material-only, but you're investing 40–80 hours of labor + 1 weekend of equipment rental. For pure low-cost outdoor space, a poured concrete slab at $8–$15/sqft is cheaper than any paver option, with the trade being aesthetics and crack risk.

Are pavers cheaper than concrete?

No — pavers are 2–3× more expensive than poured concrete upfront ($18–$25/sqft vs $8–$15/sqft). The case for pavers isn't cost; it's lifespan, repairability and aesthetics. Pavers last 25–40 years (concrete 20–30), individual pavers can be replaced if damaged (concrete must be cut and patched, leaving visible seams), and pavers don't crack in freeze-thaw climates the way concrete does. Over 20 years, the cost gap narrows (pavers $5,500–$7,500 vs concrete $2,400–$4,500 for 300 sqft including maintenance), but pavers still cost more.

How much does a 200 sq ft paver patio cost?

200 sqft sits at the small end where mobilization adds 20–25% to per-sqft pricing. Expect $3,600–$5,400 installed with standard concrete pavers ($18–$27/sqft) or $5,000–$8,000 with natural stone ($25–$40/sqft). Same scope at 400 sqft drops to $15–$22/sqft ($6,000–$8,800) because mobilization spreads over a larger area. If you're between 150 and 250 sqft, you may want to extend to 300 sqft for better $/sqft — the marginal cost on the extra 50–100 sqft is often $12–$15/sqft, well below the project average.

How long do paver patios last?

Concrete pavers: 25–40 years; brick (clay) pavers: 30–50 years; natural stone: 50+ years (often inherited across owners). Lifespan depends almost entirely on the base course quality — a 4–6-in compacted crushed stone base per ICPI Tech Spec 2 will last decades; a 2-in shortcut base will settle and need re-laying in 2–5 years. Joint sand should be refreshed (or upgraded to polymeric sand) at year 5–7 to prevent weed growth and migration. Edge restraints (plastic / aluminum spike-in) should be checked annually and re-set if loose.

Is a paver patio worth it?

Compared to poured concrete: worth it if you value aesthetics, lifespan, and repairability over upfront cost. Compared to a wood / composite deck: pavers are cheaper over 20 years ($5,500 vs $8,000–$13,500) and require almost no maintenance (decks need bi-annual staining). National Association of Realtors 2025 data: a paver patio returns ~80% of cost at home sale if professionally installed; DIY patios return ~50–65%. For homes you plan to stay in 10+ years, the ROI math is positive; for short-term holds, less so — you'll get more sale ROI from a deck or a kitchen remodel.

How much does it cost to DIY a paver patio?

DIY runs $8–$14/sqft material + rental, vs $14–$25/sqft contractor-installed. For a 300-sqft patio: $2,400–$4,200 DIY vs $4,200–$7,500 contractor — saving $1,800–$3,300. The trade is 40–80 hours of physical labor over 2–3 weekends plus $200–$400 in equipment rentals (plate compactor, wet saw, wheelbarrow, optional mini-excavator). DIY wins for handy homeowners with time; contractor wins for everyone else. The single biggest DIY mistake is shortcutting the base course — the patio will settle and look bad within 2–3 years if you skip the proper 4–6-in compacted base.

What's the difference in cost between concrete pavers and brick pavers?

Concrete pavers: $14–$22/sqft installed; brick (clay) pavers: $20–$30/sqft installed. Brick costs more because of the fired-clay manufacturing process and lower production volume. Brick lasts 30–50 years (vs concrete 25–40) and color comes from the clay (won't fade) vs surface dye on concrete (fades 10–20% in 20 yrs UV exposure). For pre-1950 homes and historic neighborhoods, brick aesthetically wins. For modern homes and Sunbelt markets, concrete pavers dominate. Within concrete pavers, premium textured / tumbled finishes ($18–$28/sqft) close 50–70% of the aesthetic gap to brick at lower cost.