Aluminum fence cost in Cedar Rapids, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,200
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $73.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for an aluminum fence in the Cedar Rapids area: $3,750 to $11,200 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Cedar Rapids, IA, standard level
$5,950 to $8,950
About $39.50 to $59 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,950 | $8,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 61% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,800 | $4,000 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,450 | $11,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Cedar Rapids number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cedar Rapids is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cedar Rapids is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,550 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.0: $35 to $130.
Planning more than one job in Cedar Rapids?
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cedar Rapids wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, inground pool comes out highest (+1%) and vinyl fence lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,350 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,050 | −2% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $36,600 – $114,500 | +1% |
Who does the work: Cedar Rapids trade wages
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 Cedar Rapids the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $31.75 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 38.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.40 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.57 an hour. BLS counts 990 of them working in the area, 71.1 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 $39.47 an hour, 33% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.27 and $43.97 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 13.6 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cedar Rapids has 139,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 160th 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% | $23.11 | $28.33 | $31.75 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.73 | $23.40 | $28.57 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $29.27 | $39.47 | $43.97 | $29.71 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Cedar Rapids
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cedar Rapids. 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
$3,750 to $6,700
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,950 to $8,950
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,200 to $11,200
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,000 | $5,500 – $7,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,750 – $6,700 | $5,950 – $8,950 | $8,200 – $11,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,000 – $8,950 | $7,950 – $11,900 | $10,900 – $14,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cedar Rapids 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.
The best months for aluminum fence in Cedar Rapids
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap (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 Cedar Rapids are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Cedar Rapids gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 28 | 11 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 17 | 1.6 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Cedar Rapids
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Cedar Rapids, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $900 |
Is Cedar Rapids cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. La Crosse is the priciest of the group at $7,650. Iowa City is the cheapest at $7,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IAthis page | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,450 | |
| Iowa City, IA40 miles | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −4% |
| Dubuque, IA45 miles | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA55 miles | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −3% |
| Davenport, IA75 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +1% |
| La Crosse, WI115 miles | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +2% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,300 | −2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cedar Rapids ranks #124 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cedar Rapids is 2% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | −1% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,650 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −3% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cedar Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $3,650 – $11,000 | $7,300 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | +6% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,300 – $12,700 | $8,500 | +14% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +2% |
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Aluminum fence in Cedar Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Cedar Rapids?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,750 to $11,200 in the Cedar Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,950 to $8,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Cedar Rapids?
About $24.50 to $73.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,150, which is 4% less than Cedar Rapids ($7,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cedar Rapids?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $7,450. Materials are 61% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Cedar Rapids?
$3,750 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Cedar Rapids?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Cedar Rapids area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cedar Rapids expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids is 2% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($7,300 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cedar Rapids?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Cedar Rapids area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $31.75.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Cedar Rapids?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $6,700 and premium work $8,200 to $11,200. 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 Cedar Rapids?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Cedar Rapids?
$200 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Cedar Rapids
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.