Aluminum fence cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $27 – $79.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
Barnstable homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $12,100 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $27 to $79.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Barnstable is 6% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$6,500 to $9,700
About $42.50 to $64 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,750 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,800 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,200 | $4,750 | $7,300 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $3,250 | $4,650 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Barnstable number
Labor is 40% 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 Barnstable the blended ratio comes out at 1.24.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,750, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $40 to $150.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +14% and vinyl fence +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,000 | +13% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $41,300 – $129,000 | +14% |
Extras that change the Barnstable total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Barnstable by the average of the local wage index (1.24) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.11. 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) | $220 – $1,000 |
Is Barnstable cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $8,400. Manchester is the cheapest at $7,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $3,900 – $11,600 | $7,800 | −4% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $4,250 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | level |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $3,900 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −4% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $3,750 – $11,300 | $7,500 | −7% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,200 – $12,400 | $8,350 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #46 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,250 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,100 – $12,100 | $8,100 | level |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,150 – $12,200 | $8,200 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,350 – $10,300 | $6,800 | −16% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $3,700 – $11,100 | $7,400 | −8% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −18% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | −12% |
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$4,100 to $7,300
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,500 to $9,700
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,900 to $12,100
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,300 | $6,500 – $9,700 | $8,900 – $12,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,450 – $9,700 | $8,600 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,100 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Barnstable
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.
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 Barnstable is 1.24 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.87 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 79.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.47 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $44.54 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($29.39) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 2.1% or 2.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.37 | $39.47 | $44.54 | $29.71 | 1.33 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
When to schedule aluminum fence in Barnstable
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
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Aluminum fence in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $12,100 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Barnstable?
About $27 to $79.50 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,800, which is 4% less than Barnstable ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $3,250 out of $8,100. Materials are 59% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Barnstable?
$4,100 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,300 and premium work $8,900 to $12,100. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable?
$220 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Barnstable
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.