Aluminum fence cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,600 – $10,800
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $71
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #177
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Boise, ID usually costs $3,600 to $10,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23.50 to $71 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $400 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$5,750 to $8,650
About $38 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $5,750 | $8,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 65% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,400 | $3,450 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,600 | $7,200 | $10,800 | 100% |
Why Boise prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 35% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (40%), construction laborers (40%), sheet metal workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,700 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $40 to $150.
Is Boise cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Boise. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $7,100 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,450 | +3% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +11% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | level |
| Idaho (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #177 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 1% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +7% |
Boise: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. 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
$3,600 to $6,450
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,750 to $8,650
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,900 to $10,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,400 – $4,350 | $3,850 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,600 – $6,450 | $5,750 – $8,650 | $7,900 – $10,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,750 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
What local crews earn in Boise
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 Boise the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. About 4,080 work in the metro. That is 104.1 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 $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. BLS counts 4,700 of them working in the area, 120.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.89 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $36.24 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 22.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th 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% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $18.09 | $26.89 | $36.24 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Boise 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, Boise Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Boise are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Boise
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Boise, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.92) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $850 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Boise bid
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
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.
What nearby projects cost in Boise
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (−2%) and wood fence lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,400 – $110,500 | −2% |
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Aluminum fence in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,600 to $10,800 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $8,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Boise?
About $23.50 to $71 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 1% less than Boise ($7,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $7,200. Materials are 65% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Boise?
$3,600 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 1% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($7,150 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,600 to $6,450 and premium work $7,900 to $10,800. 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 Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Boise?
$190 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Boise
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.