Aluminum fence cost in Saginaw, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,700 – $11,000
- Per linear ft
- $24.50 – $72.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #137
- 1 = most expensive
Saginaw homeowners pay roughly $3,700 to $11,000 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $24.50 to $72.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Saginaw is almost level. 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 Saginaw, MI, standard level
$5,900 to $8,850
About $39 to $58 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,550 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,900 | $8,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Saginaw, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,100 | $4,550 | $7,050 | 62% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,700 | $3,900 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,700 | $7,350 | $11,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Saginaw number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.92 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Saginaw is 1.04 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 37% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Saginaw 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 (90.9) and land at $35 to $140.
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 Saginaw. The wage table below marks each row.
Extras that change the Saginaw total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Saginaw by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.99. 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 – $890 |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Saginaw
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Saginaw
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Saginaw 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
$3,700 to $6,650
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,900 to $8,850
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,100 to $11,000
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $5,950 | $5,450 – $7,400 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,700 – $6,650 | $5,900 – $8,850 | $8,100 – $11,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,900 – $8,850 | $7,850 – $11,800 | $10,800 – $14,700 |
Related projects, priced for Saginaw
Because every project leans on different trades, Saginaw's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs level and vinyl fence −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,000 – $7,450 | −2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | level |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,900 – $112,000 | −1% |
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 Saginaw is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.92 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $33.72 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 40.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $23.56 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $28.62 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 67.5 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 Saginaw metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $31.01 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.40 and $41.68 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($23.74) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 1.9% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,000 jobs in the Saginaw area. That makes it the 239th 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% | $23.74 | $29.92 | $33.72 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.16 | $23.56 | $28.62 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.40 | $31.01 | $41.68 | $29.71 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
When to schedule aluminum fence in Saginaw
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Saginaw #3 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Saginaw (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Saginaw gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 41 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and August (3.6 inches in April). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 60 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
Saginaw against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Saginaw. Grand Rapids is the lowest at about $7,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, MIthis page | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | |
| Flint, MI30 miles | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +4% |
| Detroit, MI60 miles | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +8% |
| Ann Arbor, MI75 miles | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI85 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $3,750 – $11,200 | $7,500 | +2% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Saginaw comes in at #137 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Saginaw is 2% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | +8% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | −2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,650 | +4% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $3,900 – $11,500 | $7,700 | +4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $3,800 – $11,300 | $7,550 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Saginaw's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Saginaw against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | −4% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +14% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +4% |
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +13% |
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Aluminum fence in Saginaw: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Saginaw?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,700 to $11,000 in the Saginaw area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,900 to $8,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Saginaw?
About $24.50 to $72.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Saginaw or Flint?
Flint is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,700, which is 4% more than Saginaw ($7,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Saginaw?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $7,350. Materials are 62% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Saginaw?
$3,700 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Saginaw?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Saginaw area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Saginaw expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Michigan?
Saginaw is 2% below 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 Saginaw?
The BLS median is $29.92 an hour in the Saginaw area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.74 to $33.72.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Saginaw?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,700 to $6,650 and premium work $8,100 to $11,000. 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 Saginaw?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Saginaw?
$200 to $890, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Saginaw
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.