Vinyl fence cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $8,650
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 10
Georgia prices for vinyl fence: $4,350 to $8,650 for 150 linear ft, or $29 to $57 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 5% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.72 an hour.
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $6,200 (Albany) to $6,650 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$5,650 to $7,400
About $37 to $48.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $980 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,700 | $5,200 | $6,700 | 80% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,250 | $1,850 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,500 | $8,650 | 100% |
Why two Georgia quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Weather windows across Georgia
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Georgia is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 12 months; Albany has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 11: August through June |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 9: September through May |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 9: September through May |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 9: September through May |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 10: September through June |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 9: September through May |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Georgia
Georgia's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.82 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.29 and $28.00 an hour. About 9,190 work in the state. That is 18.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $18.74 an hour, which is 17% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. BLS counts 27,800 of them working in the state, 56.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.00 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.29) would take off about $90. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $20.29 | $23.72 | $28.00 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Basic, standard or premium: Georgia prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,350 to $6,100
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,650 to $7,400
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,950 to $8,650
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 | $6,950 – $8,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,800 – $8,100 | $7,500 – $9,800 | $9,250 – $11,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,700 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,600 | $13,800 – $17,200 |
Vinyl fence cost by metro in Georgia
1 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $6,500, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| Warner Robins, GA | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Gainesville, GA | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Savannah, GA | $4,250 – $8,350 | $6,300 | −3% |
| Macon, GA | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,300 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,300 | −4% |
| Columbus, GA | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Dalton, GA | $4,200 – $8,250 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Albany, GA | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,200 | −5% |
If you are planning more than one job in Georgia
Each project weights the trades differently, so Georgia's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, aluminum fence is −6% and chain-link fence −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,400 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −9% |
Georgia versus the states around it
Georgia ranks 35 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Georgia sits at $6,500. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | −3% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | level |
Add-ons priced for Georgia
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Georgia, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.99). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $710 |
| Remove old fence | $1,350 – $2,700 |
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Vinyl fence in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Georgia?
$4,350 to $8,650 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Albany at about $6,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Atlanta at $6,650.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $6,500 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 19% ($1,250). Materials are 80%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.82x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $23.72 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.29 to $28.00.
+Where does Georgia rank for vinyl fence costs?
35th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,500 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Georgia?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $6,100 and premium work $6,950 to $8,650. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Georgia?
$140 to $710, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Georgia
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.