Vinyl fence cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,550 – $9,150
- Per linear ft
- $30 – $60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
Lexington Park homeowners pay roughly $4,550 to $9,150 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $30 to $60 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lexington Park is almost level. Building materials run about 0% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 99.7).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$5,900 to $7,750
About $39 to $51 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $5,900 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,750 | $5,250 | $6,750 | 77% |
| Labor | $750 | $1,500 | $2,250 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,850 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park prices look the way they do
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 Lexington Park the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington Park metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,250, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.8) and land at $40 to $150.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Lexington Park is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.23 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $35.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 29.7 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 $21.88 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 63.7 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 ($35.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($26.36) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 1.9% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 70,650 jobs in the Lexington Park area. That makes it the 259th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $26.36 | $30.23 | $35.38 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington Park 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
$4,550 to $6,350
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,900 to $7,750
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,300 to $9,150
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,300 | $3,950 – $5,200 | $4,900 – $6,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,550 – $6,350 | $5,900 – $7,750 | $7,300 – $9,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,050 – $8,450 | $7,850 – $10,300 | $9,700 – $12,100 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,000 – $12,700 | $11,700 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,100 |
Extras that change the Lexington Park total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lexington Park by the average of the local wage index (1.00) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.00. 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 – $780 |
| Remove old fence | $1,500 – $3,000 |
When to schedule vinyl fence in Lexington Park
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Lexington Park: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 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 | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
How Lexington Park compares
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 $6,400 to $7,100 across Lexington Park and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $4,750 – $9,500 | $7,100 | +4% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,550 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −5% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −6% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | +3% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington Park comes in at #84 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Lexington Park is 3% below the Maryland figure.
Other Maryland metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | +2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,550 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington Park's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | −4% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $4,450 – $9,200 | $6,850 | level |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $4,850 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +8% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | −5% |
Why two Lexington Park 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.
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington Park's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood fence runs level and concrete slab −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,100 | level |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,100 | −2% |
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Vinyl fence in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Lexington Park?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $9,150 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,900 to $7,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Lexington Park?
About $30 to $60 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 4% more than Lexington Park ($6,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $6,850. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$6,050 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 3% 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 Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $35.38.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Lexington Park?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $6,350 and premium work $7,300 to $9,150. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a vinyl fence in Lexington Park?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Lexington Park?
$150 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Lexington Park
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.