Gutters cost in Altoona, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,250 – $4,050
- Per linear ft
- $7.65 – $24.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
New gutters in Altoona, PA usually costs $1,250 to $4,050 for 160 linear ft. That works out to about $7.65 to $24.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $90 less. Sheet metal workers earn a median of $28.19 an hour in the Altoona area, 5% below the US median of $29.71.
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Altoona, PA, standard level
$2,100 to $3,200
About $12.50 to $19.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Altoona, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,600 | 61% |
| Labor | $580 | $950 | $1,300 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,250 | $2,650 | $4,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Altoona number
The wage side of the estimate leans on sheet metal workers, who do 40% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Altoona is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 36% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Altoona is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 160 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.5: $0 to $180.
Related projects, priced for Altoona
Jobs that often go together with gutters are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Altoona wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+1%) and roof replacement lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,300 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,700 | −2% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Altoona
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: gutters pricing in Altoona
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Altoona. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (120 linear ft) to large house (240 linear ft).
Basic
$1,250 to $2,350
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,100 to $3,200
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$2,950 to $4,050
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $920 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,450 | $2,250 – $3,100 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,250 – $2,350 | $2,100 – $3,200 | $2,950 – $4,050 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,750 | $4,350 – $6,000 |
How Altoona compares
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 160 linear ft range from $2,650 to $2,800 across Altoona and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona, PAthis page | $1,250 – $4,050 | $2,650 | |
| State College, PA35 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +5% |
| Chambersburg, PA50 miles | $1,300 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +5% |
| Harrisburg, PA65 miles | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
| Hagerstown, MD65 miles | $1,250 – $4,100 | $2,650 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA80 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Altoona ranks #145 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Altoona is 3% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +8% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +6% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +4% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Altoona against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +8% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | −1% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,600 | −1% |
| Albany, GA | 58,390 jobs | $1,100 – $3,700 | $2,400 | −10% |
Altoona weather and the gutters calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Altoona 3 W (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 Altoona are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Altoona gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 38 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and September (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 34 | 19 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 20 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 28 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 49 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 61 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 33 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 24 | 3.4 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Altoona
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 Altoona the blend is 0.91.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.19 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.58 and $34.73 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Roofers (47-2181), 30% of the weighting: a median of $21.35 an hour, 20% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $22.98 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.03 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $24.02 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 59.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (sheet metal workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Altoona has 58,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 291st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $22.58 | $28.19 | $34.73 | $29.71 | 0.95 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $19.49 | $21.35 | $22.98 | $26.65 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.45 | $22.03 | $24.02 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Gutters in Altoona: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Altoona?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,250 to $4,050 in the Altoona area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Altoona?
About $7.65 to $24.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Altoona or State College?
State College is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,800, which is 5% more than Altoona ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Altoona?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $950 out of $2,650. Materials are 61% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Altoona?
$1,250 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Altoona?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Altoona area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Altoona expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Altoona is 3% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Altoona?
The BLS median is $28.19 an hour in the Altoona area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.58 to $34.73.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Altoona?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,250 to $2,350 and premium work $2,950 to $4,050. 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 Altoona?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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.
Gutters near Altoona
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.