Vinyl fence cost in Fayetteville, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $8,300
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $54.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #275
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Fayetteville area: $4,150 to $8,300 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR, standard level
$5,400 to $7,050
About $35.50 to $46.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,450 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Fayetteville, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,900 | $6,300 | 79% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,250 | $1,850 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,250 | $8,300 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.59 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fayetteville is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fayetteville is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $4,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.4: $35 to $140.
Who does the work: Fayetteville trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Fayetteville the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.44 and $28.27 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.93 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 79.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has 275,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 93rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $21.44 | $23.59 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.66 | $18.93 | $22.44 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fayetteville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (−11%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
Optional extras in Fayetteville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Fayetteville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,650 |
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fayetteville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,150 to $5,800
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,400 to $7,050
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,650 to $8,300
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $5,800 | $5,400 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,550 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,400 | $8,850 – $11,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,300 – $11,600 | $10,700 – $14,000 | $13,200 – $16,500 |
Is Fayetteville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $6,450. Fort Smith is the cheapest at $6,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, ARthis page | $4,150 – $8,300 | $6,250 | |
| Fort Smith, AR50 miles | $4,100 – $8,100 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Joplin, MO70 miles | $4,250 – $8,600 | $6,400 | +3% |
| Springfield, MO100 miles | $4,250 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +3% |
| Tulsa, OK115 miles | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,300 | +1% |
| Little Rock, AR135 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fayetteville ranks #275 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas figure.
Elsewhere in Arkansas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $4,100 – $8,100 | $6,100 | −2% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $4,100 – $8,150 | $6,150 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $4,450 – $9,050 | $6,750 | +8% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,600 – $9,400 | $7,000 | +12% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +4% |
The best months for vinyl fence in Fayetteville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fayetteville Drake Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Fayetteville: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Fayetteville gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 7 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and October (5.9 inches in May). The station averages about 41 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 | 48 | 25 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 29 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 54 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 63 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 28 | 3.1 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Fayetteville bid
Type and height
A vinyl picket fence is $30-$45 per linear foot; a 6-ft privacy fence $40-$60, and 8-ft goes to $85 (HomeGuide).
Gates
A vinyl gate costs $150-$780 installed, more for large or complex ones.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
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Vinyl fence in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $8,300 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Fayetteville?
About $27.50 to $54.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Fayetteville or Fort Smith?
Fort Smith is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,100, which is 2% less than Fayetteville ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $6,250. Materials are 79% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$5,550 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fayetteville is 1% above the Arkansas statewide estimate ($6,200 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.44 to $28.27.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Fayetteville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $5,800 and premium work $6,650 to $8,300. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a vinyl fence in Fayetteville?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Fayetteville?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Fayetteville
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 a Vinyl 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 are as cited ($25-$45/ft). HomeGuide reports basic labor at $5-$15/ft, so materials are most of the installed price.