Aluminum fence cost in Riverside, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $12,300
- Per linear ft
- $27 – $80.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #38
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Riverside, CA usually costs $4,100 to $12,300 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $27 to $80.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $590 more. Carpenters earn a median of $34.08 an hour in the Riverside area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Riverside, CA, standard level
$6,550 to $9,800
About $43 to $64.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,900 | $6,000 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $6,550 | $9,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Riverside, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $4,950 | $7,600 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,150 | $4,500 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,200 | $12,300 | 100% |
Why Riverside prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $34.08 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Riverside is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Riverside is at 101.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,950 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.4: $45 to $160.
Riverside weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Riverside Fire Stn 3 (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Riverside are October through June: 9 of 12. Outside them, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Riverside gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (2.5 inches in February). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 110 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 43 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 46 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 50 | 0.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 55 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 95 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 65 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 93 | 62 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 84 | 55 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 76 | 47 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 42 | 1.4 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Riverside
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Riverside the blend is 1.20.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $34.08 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.27 and $43.08 an hour. About 12,970 work in the metro. That is 75.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.61 an hour, which is 26% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $37.37 an hour. BLS counts 12,120 of them working in the area, 70.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $33.07 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.69 and $46.53 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 4.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $320 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario has 1,716,760 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 16th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.27 | $34.08 | $43.08 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.57 | $28.61 | $37.37 | $22.66 | 1.26 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.69 | $33.07 | $46.53 | $29.71 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Riverside bid
Soil and slope
Steep slopes and rocky clay can add $15-$20+ per linear foot in labor.
Pool codes
Many codes require a pool barrier with gaps under 4 inches, which influences the style you can buy.
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
Extras that change the Riverside total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.11 for Riverside, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.20) and goods price index (1.01). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $220 – $990 |
How Riverside compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $7,350 to $8,600 across Riverside and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CAthis page | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | |
| San Diego, CA110 miles | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| El Centro, CA115 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Los Angeles, CA120 miles | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +4% |
| Las Vegas, NV130 miles | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −10% |
| Bakersfield, CA155 miles | $4,150 – $12,400 | $8,250 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Riverside ranks #38 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Riverside is 5% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,300 – $12,800 | $8,550 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +15% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,600 – $13,500 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +4% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Riverside against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,750 | −5% |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $4,250 – $12,600 | $8,400 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,300 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Riverside
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Riverside. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$4,100 to $7,350
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,550 to $9,800
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,000 to $12,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,350 | $6,550 – $9,800 | $9,000 – $12,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,500 – $9,800 | $8,700 – $13,000 | $12,000 – $16,300 |
What nearby projects cost in Riverside
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Riverside wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+14%) and vinyl fence lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,750 | +6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $8,350 | +10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,700 – $7,100 | +14% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $40,200 – $125,500 | +11% |
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Aluminum fence in Riverside: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Riverside?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $12,300 in the Riverside area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $9,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Riverside?
About $27 to $80.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Riverside or San Diego?
San Diego is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $8,600, which is 5% more than Riverside ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Riverside?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,150 out of $8,200. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Riverside?
$4,100 to $12,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Riverside?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $160 for fees in the Riverside area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Riverside expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of California?
Riverside is 5% below the California statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Riverside?
The BLS median is $34.08 an hour in the Riverside area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.27 to $43.08.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Riverside?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,350 and premium work $9,000 to $12,300. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+When is the best time to install an aluminum fence in Riverside?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through June. May and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Riverside?
$220 to $990, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Riverside
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $10-$25/ft labor range.