Aluminum fence cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $83
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #22
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install an aluminum fence in Minneapolis, plan on $4,250 to $12,600 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $28 to $83 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$6,750 to $10,100
About $44.50 to $66.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $6,100 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,850 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $5,000 | $7,750 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,300 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $8,400 | $12,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 40%, construction laborers at 40%, sheet metal workers at 20%. Weighted together, Minneapolis wages are 1.25 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (35% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Minneapolis metro is 103.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,000, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.8) and land at $40 to $160.
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis is 1.25 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. BLS counts 10,200 of them working in the area, 52.3 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 $29.79 an hour, 31% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.14 an hour. About 17,330 work in the metro. That is 88.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $35.08 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.79 and $53.71 an hour. BLS counts 2,340 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($29.12) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 3.9% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,951,650 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. That makes it the 14th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $24.17 | $29.79 | $40.14 | $22.66 | 1.31 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $24.79 | $35.08 | $53.71 | $29.71 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
Is Minneapolis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $7,650 to $8,400 across Minneapolis and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $4,250 – $12,600 | $8,400 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | −8% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | −9% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | −9% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −6% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | −4% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Minneapolis comes in at #22 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Minneapolis is 4% above the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,000 – $11,800 | $7,900 | −6% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $3,950 – $11,700 | $7,800 | −7% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $3,850 – $11,500 | $7,700 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Minneapolis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,450 – $13,100 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,000 – $11,900 | $7,950 | −5% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $4,800 – $14,100 | $9,450 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,100 – $12,300 | $8,200 | −3% |
Related projects, priced for Minneapolis
Because every project leans on different trades, Minneapolis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +23% and vinyl fence +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,850 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $8,550 | +13% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,350 | +18% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $44,500 – $139,000 | +23% |
Extras that change the Minneapolis total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Minneapolis by the average of the local wage index (1.25) and goods index (1.03), a factor of 1.14. 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) | $230 – $1,050 |
Climate in Minneapolis: timing your aluminum fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lower St Anthony Falls (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Minneapolis (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Minneapolis gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 22 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 27 | 12 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 24 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 40 | 27 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 27 | 15 | 1.3 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Minneapolis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Minneapolis 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
$4,250 to $7,550
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,750 to $10,100
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$9,250 to $12,600
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $6,750 | $6,200 – $8,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $7,550 | $6,750 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,650 – $10,100 | $8,950 – $13,400 | $12,300 – $16,700 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Minneapolis?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $12,600 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Minneapolis?
About $28 to $83 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $75.
+Is aluminum fence cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,700, which is 8% less than Minneapolis ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,300 out of $8,400. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$4,250 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 4% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.12 to $44.60.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Minneapolis?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $7,550 and premium work $9,250 to $12,600. 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 Minneapolis?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Minneapolis?
$230 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Minneapolis
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.