Aluminum fence cost in Las Cruces, NM
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,550 – $10,700
- Per linear ft
- $23.50 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
An aluminum fence in Las Cruces, NM usually costs $3,550 to $10,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23.50 to $70.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $490 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM, standard level
$5,700 to $8,550
About $37.50 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,700 | $8,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Las Cruces, NM
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,150 | $4,700 | $7,200 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,350 | $3,350 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $3,550 | $7,100 | $10,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Las Cruces number
Labor is 33% 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 Las Cruces the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Las Cruces is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $4,900 nationally becomes $4,700 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 90.2: $35 to $140.
Las Cruces weather and the aluminum fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, State Univ (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Las Cruces are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Las Cruces gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (1.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and April are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.2 inches. The station averages about 109 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 30 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 34 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 39 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 46 | 0.2 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 54 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 64 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 96 | 69 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 68 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 37 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 58 | 30 | 0.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Las Cruces
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Las Cruces. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from pool fence (100 linear ft) to 200 ft (200 linear ft).
Basic
$3,550 to $6,400
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$5,700 to $8,550
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$7,800 to $10,700
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,400 | $5,700 – $8,550 | $7,800 – $10,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,700 – $8,500 | $7,550 – $11,300 | $10,400 – $14,200 |
Las Cruces against nearby metros and the rest of New Mexico
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Las Cruces. El Paso is the lowest at about $6,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NMthis page | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,100 | |
| El Paso, TX95 miles | $3,250 – $9,950 | $6,600 | −7% |
| Albuquerque, NM195 miles | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Santa Fe, NM225 miles | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX255 miles | $3,400 – $10,300 | $6,900 | −3% |
| Midland, TX285 miles | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −1% |
| New Mexico (statewide) | $3,550 – $10,700 | $7,150 | +1% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Las Cruces ranks #197 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Las Cruces is 1% below the New Mexico figure.
Elsewhere in New Mexico
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $3,600 – $10,800 | $7,200 | +2% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $3,600 – $10,900 | $7,250 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Las Cruces against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,850 – $11,400 | $7,650 | +7% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $3,700 – $11,000 | $7,350 | +4% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $3,450 – $10,500 | $7,000 | −2% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,400 | +18% |
Aluminum fence: what moves the price in Las Cruces
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.
Related projects, priced for Las Cruces
Jobs that often go together with aluminum fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Las Cruces wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and inground pool lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,550 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $31,800 – $99,600 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Las Cruces
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Las Cruces the blend is 0.89.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.42 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $29.32 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 31.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $18.97 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.98 and $21.56 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 107.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.36 an hour, 11% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.87 and $37.95 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 10.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Las Cruces has 80,000 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 238th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.44 | $27.42 | $29.32 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.98 | $18.97 | $21.56 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $16.87 | $26.36 | $37.95 | $29.71 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Extras that change the Las Cruces total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Las Cruces, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $190 – $830 |
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Aluminum fence in Las Cruces: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Las Cruces?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,550 to $10,700 in the Las Cruces area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,700 to $8,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Las Cruces?
About $23.50 to $70.50 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 Las Cruces or El Paso?
El Paso is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,600, which is 7% less than Las Cruces ($7,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Las Cruces?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $7,100. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Las Cruces?
$3,550 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Las Cruces?
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 Las Cruces area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Las Cruces expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces is 1% below the New Mexico statewide estimate ($7,150 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Mexico; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Las Cruces?
The BLS median is $27.42 an hour in the Las Cruces area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $29.32.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Las Cruces?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,550 to $6,400 and premium work $7,800 to $10,700. 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 Las Cruces?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. March and April 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 Las Cruces?
$190 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Las Cruces
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.