Vinyl fence cost in Houma, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $8,250
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #284
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Houma area: $4,150 to $8,250 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 10% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Houma, LA, standard level
$5,350 to $7,000
About $35.50 to $46 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $100 |
| Total | $5,350 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Houma, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,900 | $6,300 | 80% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,200 | $8,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Houma number
Labor is 19% of the midpoint bill here, against 22% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (50%), construction laborers (50%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Houma the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Houma is at 93.7 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 85.1: $35 to $130.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Houma
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Houma. 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 $5,750
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,350 to $7,000
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,600 to $8,250
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,700 | $4,450 – $5,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,000 | $6,600 – $8,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,500 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,300 | $8,750 – $10,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,250 – $11,500 | $10,700 – $13,900 | $13,100 – $16,300 |
Related projects, priced for Houma
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Houma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−11%) and chain-link fence lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −11% |
The best months for vinyl fence in Houma
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Houma (10 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 Houma are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houma gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and December are the driest, at 4.0 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 64 | 44 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 8.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 74 | 9.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 46 | 4.2 | Workable |
Why two Houma 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.
Optional extras in Houma
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Houma, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $670 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,600 |
Who does the work: Houma 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 Houma the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $28.31 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 47.9 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 $17.74 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $21.44 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 105.5 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 0.6% to 2.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux has 83,440 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 230th 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% | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.80 | $17.74 | $21.44 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Houma against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
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 150 linear ft range from $6,200 to $6,350 across Houma and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $4,150 – $8,350 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | +3% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $4,150 – $8,300 | $6,250 | +1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Houma ranks #284 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Houma is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,150 – $8,350 | $6,250 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | +2% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +5% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +8% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +5% |
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Vinyl fence in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Houma?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $8,250 in the Houma area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,350 to $7,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Houma?
About $27.50 to $54 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 Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,250, which is 1% more than Houma ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $6,200. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Houma?
$5,500 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Houma?
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 Houma area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($6,250 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Houma?
The BLS median is $23.18 an hour in the Houma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.76 to $28.31.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Houma?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $5,750 and premium work $6,600 to $8,250. 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 Houma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. April and December 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 Houma?
$130 to $670, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Houma
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.