Concrete Sidewalk Cost Per Foot in 2026

Concrete sidewalks cost $6-$12 per square foot or $24-$48 per linear foot (for standard 4-foot wide sidewalks). A 50-foot residential sidewalk runs $1,200-$2,400. Commercial sidewalks with ADA compliance run $10-$18 per square foot.

Cost Per Linear Foot

Residential sidewalk (4' wide, 4" thick): $24-$48/linear foot. Commercial sidewalk (5' wide, 5" thick): $40-$90/linear foot. These include base prep, forming, concrete, finishing, and basic cleanup. Add $2-4/linear foot for colored or stamped finishes.

Factors Affecting Cost

Width: standard residential is 3-4 feet, commercial/ADA is 5+ feet. Thickness: 4" for residential, 5-6" for commercial or areas with vehicle crossings. Subgrade: rocky or clay soil adds $2-5/sqft for excavation and base prep. Access: difficult access (backyard, hillside) adds 20-40%.

ADA Compliance

Commercial sidewalks must meet ADA standards: minimum 5' wide, maximum 2% cross-slope, maximum 5% running slope. Detectable warning surfaces at curb ramps ($200-500 each). Non-slip surface required. ADA compliance adds 15-25% to sidewalk costs.

Replacing vs. Repairing

Mudjacking/slab leveling: $5-10/sqft (fix sunken sections). Crack sealing: $1-3/linear foot. Partial replacement: $8-15/sqft (remove and replace damaged sections). Full replacement: $6-12/sqft. If more than 30% of the sidewalk is damaged, full replacement is usually more cost-effective.