Vinyl fence cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $8,700
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Boise, ID usually costs $4,350 to $8,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28.50 to $57 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $320 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$5,650 to $7,400
About $37 to $48.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,450 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $5,650 | $7,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 77% |
| Labor | $690 | $1,400 | $2,100 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,550 | $8,700 | 100% |
Where the Boise 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 $24.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Boise is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $40 to $150.
How Boise compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bend is the priciest of the group at $7,250. Ogden is the cheapest at $6,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,550 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | level |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $4,400 – $8,900 | $6,650 | +2% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $4,800 – $9,650 | $7,250 | +11% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #161 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | level |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,400 – $8,900 | $6,650 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | +6% |
Extras that change the Boise total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Boise, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.92) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $740 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,850 |
Boise weather and the vinyl fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boise Air Terminal (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 Boise are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Boise?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete slab comes out highest (−3%) and wood fence lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,200 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Boise
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 Boise the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. About 4,080 work in the metro. That is 104.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.84 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. BLS counts 4,700 of them working in the area, 120.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 1.1% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th 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% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Boise
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. 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
$4,350 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 $8,700
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $4,950 | $4,700 – $5,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,400 | $6,950 – $8,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $8,100 | $7,500 – $9,850 | $9,250 – $11,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,650 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,700 | $13,800 – $17,300 |
Why two Boise 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.
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Vinyl fence in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $8,700 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 to $7,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Boise?
About $28.50 to $57 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,500, which is 0% less than Boise ($6,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $6,550. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Boise?
$5,750 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Boise?
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 Boise area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $6,100 and premium work $6,950 to $8,700. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. 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 Boise?
$140 to $740, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Boise
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.