Aluminum fence cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $11,300
- Per linear ft
- $25 – $74.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Ann Arbor, plan on $3,800 to $11,300 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $25 to $74.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. 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 Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$6,050 to $9,050
About $40 to $59.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,050 | $9,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,900 | $4,150 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,550 | $11,300 | 100% |
Where the Ann Arbor price comes from
Labor is 38% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,550, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $40 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +4% and vinyl fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,350 | +2% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $37,600 – $117,500 | +4% |
Ann Arbor labor market for aluminum fence
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 Ann Arbor is 1.11 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $31.33 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 29.1 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 $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $29.43 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.28 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $45.18 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 4.1 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 ($36.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($26.61) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 2.5% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.01 | $24.48 | $29.43 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.63 | $36.28 | $45.18 | $29.71 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Climate in Ann Arbor: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ann Arbor Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Ann Arbor (9 of 12 months). 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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
Ann Arbor against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Detroit is the priciest of the group at $7,950. Saginaw is the cheapest at $7,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | level |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +2% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,500 | −1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #109 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −5% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $6,950 | −8% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −7% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,350 – $12,900 | $8,600 | +14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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 $6,800
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,050 to $9,050
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,300 to $11,300
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,550 | $4,050 – $6,100 | $5,600 – $7,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,800 | $6,050 – $9,050 | $8,300 – $11,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,050 – $9,050 | $8,050 – $12,100 | $11,100 – $15,100 |
Extras that change the Ann Arbor total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Ann Arbor by the average of the local wage index (1.11) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.02. 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 – $920 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Ann Arbor bid
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.
Style
Aluminum picket runs $25-$50 per linear foot installed, ornamental fence $40-$75, and privacy designs $75-$130 (HomeGuide).
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Aluminum fence in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Ann Arbor?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $11,300 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,050 to $9,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Ann Arbor?
About $25 to $74.50 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 5% more than Ann Arbor ($7,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $7,550. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$3,800 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($7,500 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.61 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $6,800 and premium work $8,300 to $11,300. 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 Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor?
$200 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Ann Arbor
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.