Vinyl fence cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $8,900
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $58.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Davenport, IA usually costs $4,350 to $8,900 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $29 to $58.50 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$5,750 to $7,550
About $38 to $49.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,750 | $7,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,550 | $4,950 | $6,350 | 74% |
| Labor | $810 | $1,600 | $2,400 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,650 | $8,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Davenport wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $4,950 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.1: $35 to $130.
Why two Davenport quotes can differ
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
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.
Davenport 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, Davenport (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 Davenport 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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
How Davenport compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Davenport. Iowa City is the lowest at about $6,400 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $4,350 – $8,900 | $6,650 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −4% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $4,500 – $9,350 | $6,950 | +4% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $4,300 – $8,750 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $4,450 – $9,200 | $6,850 | +3% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #121 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 2% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $4,250 – $8,600 | $6,400 | −3% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,300 – $8,750 | $6,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −1% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −7% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Davenport
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 Davenport the blend is 1.08.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 37.1 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 $26.14 an hour, which is 15% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 73.2 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Davenport
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Davenport, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.08) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $790 |
| Remove old fence | $1,500 – $3,050 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Davenport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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 $6,200
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,750 to $7,550
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,100 to $8,900
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,150 | $3,850 – $5,050 | $4,750 – $6,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,200 | $5,750 – $7,550 | $7,100 – $8,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,800 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $10,000 | $9,450 – $11,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,700 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,000 | $14,100 – $17,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Davenport
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+3%) and wood fence lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,150 | level |
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Vinyl fence in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $8,900 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,750 to $7,550. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Davenport?
About $29 to $58.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,400, which is 4% less than Davenport ($6,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $6,650. Materials are 74% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Davenport?
$5,800 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 2% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($6,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $6,200 and premium work $7,100 to $8,900. 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 Davenport?
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.
+What does "add one gate" add in Davenport?
$150 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Davenport
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.