Vinyl fence cost in Baltimore, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,650 – $9,350
- Per linear ft
- $30.50 – $61
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Baltimore, plan on $4,650 to $9,350 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $30.50 to $61 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 2% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 102.4).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Baltimore, MD, standard level
$6,050 to $7,900
About $40 to $52 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,750 | $6,000 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,050 | $7,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Baltimore, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,850 | $5,350 | $6,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,500 | $2,250 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,650 | $7,000 | $9,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Baltimore number
Labor is 22% 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 Baltimore the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Baltimore metro is 102.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,350, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.5) and land at $40 to $160.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Baltimore
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Baltimore wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,650 to $6,500
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,050 to $7,900
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,450 to $9,350
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,100 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,300 | $5,000 – $6,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,650 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,900 | $7,450 – $9,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,150 – $8,650 | $8,050 – $10,500 | $9,900 – $12,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,250 – $12,900 | $12,000 – $15,700 | $14,800 – $18,500 |
Related projects, priced for Baltimore
Because every project leans on different trades, Baltimore's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood fence runs +2% and concrete slab level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,800 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,600 | +2% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
Is Baltimore cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $7,100. Dover is the cheapest at $6,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MDthis page | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | |
| York, PA45 miles | $4,600 – $9,250 | $6,900 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA55 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −2% |
| Dover, DE60 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,550 | −7% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $4,750 – $9,500 | $7,100 | +2% |
| Lexington Park, MD70 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −2% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Baltimore comes in at #53 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,550 | −6% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Baltimore's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Baltimore against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −7% |
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,750 – $9,750 | $7,250 | +4% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −9% |
Extras that change the Baltimore total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Baltimore by the average of the local wage index (1.01) and goods index (1.02), a factor of 1.02. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $790 |
| Remove old fence | $1,500 – $3,050 |
Climate in Baltimore: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through December are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Baltimore (10 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Baltimore gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 43 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 32 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 65 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 48 | 35 | 3.7 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Baltimore bid
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.
Baltimore labor market for vinyl fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Baltimore is 1.01 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.96 and $36.06 an hour. BLS counts 3,870 of them working in the area, 28.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $26.66 an hour. About 10,520 work in the metro. That is 77.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($24.96) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 2.2% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,356,680 jobs in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area. That makes it the 22nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.87% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $24.96 | $29.99 | $36.06 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.72 | $22.34 | $26.66 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Vinyl fence in Baltimore: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Baltimore?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,650 to $9,350 in the Baltimore area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,050 to $7,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Baltimore?
About $30.50 to $61 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Baltimore or York?
York is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,900, which is 1% less than Baltimore ($7,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Baltimore?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $7,000. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Baltimore?
$6,150 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Baltimore?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Baltimore area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Baltimore expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Maryland?
Baltimore is 0% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($7,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Baltimore?
The BLS median is $29.99 an hour in the Baltimore area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.96 to $36.06.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Baltimore?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $6,500 and premium work $7,450 to $9,350. 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 Baltimore?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through December. February 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 Baltimore?
$150 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Baltimore
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.