Gutters cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $4,450
- Per linear ft
- $8.50 – $26.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #58
- 1 = most expensive
Bend homeowners pay roughly $1,350 to $4,450 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8.50 to $26.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bend is 6% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$2,300 to $3,500
About $14 to $21 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,500 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $670 | $1,700 | $2,700 | 58% |
| Labor | $690 | $1,100 | $1,550 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,900 | $4,450 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: sheet metal workers at 40%, roofers at 30%, construction laborers at 30%. Weighted together, Bend wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (38% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $0 to $210.
Gutters: what moves the price in Bend
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Material
Vinyl is $8-$12 per linear foot installed and aluminum $10-$20. Steel and copper run higher (HomeGuide).
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
What nearby projects cost in Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs +11% and vinyl siding +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,900 – $34,600 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $670 – $2,350 | +11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,150 – $4,400 | +11% |
Bend: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$1,350 to $2,600
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,300 to $3,500
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,200 to $4,450
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $1,000 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,400 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,450 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,850 | $3,400 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,550 |
When to schedule gutters in Bend
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bend (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bend (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
How Bend compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Bend. Medford is the lowest at about $2,800 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,900 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +4% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,400 – $4,500 | $2,950 | +2% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #58 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Bend is 2% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,450 – $4,600 | $3,050 | +4% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,350 – $4,400 | $2,850 | −2% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,100 – $3,800 | $2,450 | −15% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $1,200 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −10% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $1,100 – $3,750 | $2,450 | −16% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | −8% |
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 Bend is 1.07 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.44 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $27.66 and $36.96 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 13.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $28.84 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.50 and $33.64 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 21.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $25.37 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 72.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($27.66) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 3.1% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $27.66 | $30.44 | $36.96 | $29.71 | 1.02 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $24.50 | $28.84 | $33.64 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Gutters in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Bend?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $4,450 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Bend?
About $8.50 to $26.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 4% less than Bend ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,900. Materials are 58% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Bend?
$1,350 to $4,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 2% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $30.44 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.66 to $36.96.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Bend?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,600 and premium work $3,200 to $4,450. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. August 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.
Gutters near Bend
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 Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (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 the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.