Fence Cost Report: Average Fence Costs by Material & State
Live national pricing data from FindMyFencer's estimate engine — the same system powering instant fence quotes across 7,100+ US cities.
Data updated July 2026 · Figures refresh automatically as market rates change
National average
$10–$70/linear ft
installed, across materials
Typical project (150 ft)
$5,861
materials + professional labor
Typical rate
$39/linear ft
average across the four most-installed materials
Key Findings
- •The average installed fence costs $10–$70 per linear foot in the US, depending on material.
- •A typical 150 ft residential fence project runs about $5,861 nationally.
- •Chain Link is the most affordable material (~$24/ft installed); aluminum is the most expensive (~$48/ft).
- •Hawaii is the most expensive state for fence installation (about 45% above the national average); Mississippi is the most affordable (about 15% below the national average).
Average Fence Cost by Material
National installed cost per linear foot, plus the typical total for a 150 ft residential project. All figures include professional labor.
| Material | Installed range | Typical rate | Typical 150 ft project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar / Wood (most popular) | $25–$60/ft | $39/ft | $5,865 |
| Vinyl | $35–$70/ft | $46/ft | $6,840 |
| Chain Link | $10–$40/ft | $24/ft | $3,540 |
| Aluminum | $30–$60/ft | $48/ft | $7,200 |
Most Expensive States for Fence Installation
Average installed cost per linear foot across the four most-installed materials, adjusted by each state's construction cost index.
Most Affordable States for Fence Installation
The ten states where installed fence costs run furthest below the national average.
Fence Cost by State: Full Rankings
All 50 states plus DC, ranked from most to least expensive. "Typical project" is a 150 ft residential installation averaged across materials.
| # | State | Avg cost | Typical project | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $57/ft | $8,499 | about 45% above the national average |
| 2 | California | $51/ft | $7,620 | about 30% above the national average |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $51/ft | $7,620 | about 30% above the national average |
| 4 | New York | $50/ft | $7,502 | about 28% above the national average |
| 5 | Alaska | $49/ft | $7,327 | about 25% above the national average |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $49/ft | $7,327 | about 25% above the national average |
| 7 | New Jersey | $47/ft | $7,034 | about 20% above the national average |
| 8 | Connecticut | $46/ft | $6,916 | about 18% above the national average |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $45/ft | $6,741 | about 15% above the national average |
| 10 | Washington | $44/ft | $6,565 | about 12% above the national average |
| 11 | Maryland | $43/ft | $6,447 | about 10% above the national average |
| 12 | Illinois | $42/ft | $6,330 | about 8% above the national average |
| 13 | Minnesota | $42/ft | $6,330 | about 8% above the national average |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $42/ft | $6,330 | about 8% above the national average |
| 15 | Oregon | $42/ft | $6,330 | about 8% above the national average |
| 16 | Colorado | $41/ft | $6,154 | about 5% above the national average |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $41/ft | $6,154 | about 5% above the national average |
| 18 | Vermont | $41/ft | $6,154 | about 5% above the national average |
| 19 | Delaware | $40/ft | $5,979 | about 2% above the national average |
| 20 | Maine | $40/ft | $5,979 | about 2% above the national average |
| 21 | Nevada | $40/ft | $5,979 | about 2% above the national average |
| 22 | Michigan | $39/ft | $5,861 | about the national average |
| 23 | Texas | $39/ft | $5,861 | about the national average |
| 24 | Virginia | $39/ft | $5,861 | about the national average |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $39/ft | $5,861 | about the national average |
| 26 | Florida | $38/ft | $5,744 | about 2% below the national average |
| 27 | Utah | $38/ft | $5,744 | about 2% below the national average |
| 28 | Arizona | $38/ft | $5,686 | about 3% below the national average |
| 29 | Montana | $38/ft | $5,686 | about 3% below the national average |
| 30 | Ohio | $38/ft | $5,686 | about 3% below the national average |
| 31 | North Dakota | $37/ft | $5,568 | about 5% below the national average |
| 32 | Wyoming | $37/ft | $5,568 | about 5% below the national average |
| 33 | Idaho | $36/ft | $5,451 | about 7% below the national average |
| 34 | Indiana | $36/ft | $5,451 | about 7% below the national average |
| 35 | Iowa | $36/ft | $5,451 | about 7% below the national average |
| 36 | Missouri | $36/ft | $5,451 | about 7% below the national average |
| 37 | Georgia | $36/ft | $5,393 | about 8% below the national average |
| 38 | New Mexico | $36/ft | $5,393 | about 8% below the national average |
| 39 | West Virginia | $36/ft | $5,393 | about 8% below the national average |
| 40 | Kansas | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 41 | Kentucky | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 42 | Louisiana | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 43 | Nebraska | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 44 | North Carolina | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 45 | South Carolina | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 46 | South Dakota | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 47 | Tennessee | $35/ft | $5,275 | about 10% below the national average |
| 48 | Alabama | $34/ft | $5,158 | about 12% below the national average |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $34/ft | $5,100 | about 13% below the national average |
| 50 | Arkansas | $34/ft | $5,041 | about 14% below the national average |
| 51 | Mississippi | $33/ft | $4,982 | about 15% below the national average |
Methodology
Every figure in this report is generated by FindMyFencer's live pricing engine — the same engine that produces instant estimates for homeowners in 7,100+ US cities. National figures combine current installed base rates and market bands for the four most-installed residential materials (wood, vinyl, chain link, and aluminum). State figures apply each state's construction cost index — a multiplier reflecting local labor rates, material logistics, and demand — to the national baseline.
Figures represent a standard residential installation and include professional labor. Site-specific factors (slopes, soil conditions, tear-out, gates, permits) are added during an actual quote. Because the report reads directly from the live engine, it updates automatically whenever underlying rates change — no stale annual snapshots.
Cite This Report
Journalists and researchers are welcome to reference this data with attribution and a link. The full dataset is free to download.
FindMyFencer National Fence Cost Report (2026). Average installed fence cost: $10–$70 per linear foot; typical 150 ft project $5,861. https://findmyfencer.com/fence-cost-report
Fence Cost FAQs
How much does a fence cost on average in the US?
Nationally, an installed fence typically runs $10–$70 per linear foot depending on material, with a typical 150 ft residential project around $5,861. Material choice, terrain, old-fence removal, and gates move the final price.
What is the cheapest fence material?
Chain Link is typically the most affordable option at around $24 per foot installed, while aluminum tends to be the most expensive at around $48 per foot.
Which states are the most and least expensive for fence installation?
Hawaii is currently the most expensive state (about 45% above the national average), while Mississippi is the most affordable (about 15% below the national average). Labor rates, material logistics, and local demand drive the spread.
How are these fence costs calculated?
Every figure comes from FindMyFencer's live pricing engine — the same system that powers instant quotes across 7,100+ US cities — combining current per-material installed rates with state-level cost indexes. Figures update automatically when underlying rates change; this report was last updated July 2026.
Do these prices include labor and installation?
Yes. All figures are installed costs — materials plus professional labor — for a standard residential installation. Site-specific factors like slopes, rocky soil, tear-out of an old fence, and gates are priced on top during an actual quote.
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