Aluminum fence cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $11,400
- Per linear ft
- $25 – $75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #101
- 1 = most expensive
Lexington Park homeowners pay roughly $3,800 to $11,400 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $25 to $75 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lexington Park is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$6,100 to $9,150
About $40 to $60 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,800 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,100 | $9,150 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $4,850 | $7,450 | 64% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,650 | $3,800 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,600 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Lexington Park number
Labor is 35% 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 Lexington Park the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington Park metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,850, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.8) and land at $40 to $150.
Extras that change the Lexington Park total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lexington Park by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.00. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $200 – $900 |
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington Park wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$3,800 to $6,850
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,100 to $9,150
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,350 to $11,400
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,600 | $4,100 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,850 | $6,100 – $9,150 | $8,350 – $11,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,050 – $9,100 | $8,100 – $12,100 | $11,100 – $15,200 |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Lexington Park
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Lexington Park: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
Is Lexington Park cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $7,850. Richmond is the cheapest at $7,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | +3% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | +1% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −5% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −7% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $3,500 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −7% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $3,850 – $11,700 | $7,750 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington Park comes in at #101 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $3,850 – $11,600 | $7,700 | +1% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington Park's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −3% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | +3% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +10% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −3% |
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington Park's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood fence runs level and inground pool −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,150 | level |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,100 | level |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,500 – $111,000 | −2% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Lexington Park is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $35.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 29.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.88 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 63.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.84 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $38.12 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($26.36) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 2.4% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 70,650 jobs in the Lexington Park area. That makes it the 259th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.36 | $30.23 | $35.38 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.00 | $30.84 | $38.12 | $29.71 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Lexington Park bid
Permit
A fence permit runs $40-$150.
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.
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Aluminum fence in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Lexington Park?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $11,400 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,100 to $9,150. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Lexington Park?
About $25 to $75 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,850, which is 3% more than Lexington Park ($7,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $7,600. Materials are 64% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$3,800 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($7,750 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $35.38.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Lexington Park?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $6,850 and premium work $8,350 to $11,400. Basic means: standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft. Premium means: tall privacy slat or custom ornamental.
+Is there a bad season to install an aluminum fence in Lexington Park?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Lexington Park?
$200 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Lexington Park
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.