Aluminum fence cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $11,800
- Per linear ft
- $25.50 – $77.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $7,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
Medford homeowners pay roughly $3,900 to $11,800 to install an aluminum fence at 150 linear ft, or $25.50 to $77.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Medford is 3% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Medford, OR, standard level
$6,250 to $9,400
About $41 to $62 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $2,150 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,250 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $5,150 | $7,900 | 66% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,600 | $3,700 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $3,900 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 100% |
Why Medford prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.85 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Medford is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,150, compared with $4,900 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.4) and land at $40 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Medford 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.
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 Medford is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.85 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 102.2 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 $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.22 an hour. About 520 work in the metro. That is 58.4 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 $28.08 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.81 and $36.83 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 10.1 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 ($35.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($24.01) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 3.3% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th 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% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.42 | $23.72 | $29.22 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.81 | $28.08 | $36.83 | $29.71 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Optional extras in Medford
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Medford by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (1.05), 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 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: aluminum fence pricing in Medford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford 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
$3,900 to $7,050
Standard picket or ornamental, 4 ft
Standard
$6,250 to $9,400
Ornamental pool-code fence, 4-5 ft
Premium
$8,600 to $11,800
Tall privacy slat or custom ornamental
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| pool fence (100 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,700 | $4,200 – $6,300 | $5,800 – $7,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,050 | $6,250 – $9,400 | $8,600 – $11,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,200 – $9,350 | $8,300 – $12,500 | $11,400 – $15,600 |
Related projects, priced for Medford
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, inground pool runs +8% and chain-link fence +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,750 – $9,500 | +4% |
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,300 | +3% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $39,100 – $122,000 | +8% |
When to schedule aluminum fence in Medford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Medford Rogue Vly Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Medford (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Medford gets about 18 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 61 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 | 48 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 34 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 37 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 58 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 42 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
Is Medford 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 $7,850 to $8,350 across Medford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $3,900 – $11,800 | $7,850 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $3,950 – $11,900 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +7% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $4,200 – $12,500 | $8,350 | +7% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $4,050 – $12,100 | $8,100 | +3% |
| United States | $3,800 – $11,400 | $7,600 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #63 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $9,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,500 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Medford is 3% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,200 – $12,600 | $8,400 | +7% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,950 – $11,900 | $7,900 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $4,000 – $12,000 | $8,000 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −10% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,050 | −10% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $3,500 – $10,600 | $7,000 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,100 – $12,000 | $8,050 | +3% |
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Aluminum fence in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install an aluminum fence in Medford?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $11,800 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,250 to $9,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for aluminum fence in Medford?
About $25.50 to $77.50 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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,900, which is 1% more than Medford ($7,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $7,850. Materials are 66% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 35%.
+What would 150 ft (150 linear ft) cost in Medford?
$3,900 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does aluminum fence need a permit in Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for aluminum fence compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 3% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium aluminum fence work cost in Medford?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,050 and premium work $8,600 to $11,800. 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 Medford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Medford?
$200 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Aluminum fence near Medford
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.