Vinyl fence cost in Amherst, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,550 – $9,350
- Per linear ft
- $30 – $61
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #57
- 1 = most expensive
Amherst homeowners pay roughly $4,550 to $9,350 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $30 to $61 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Amherst is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Amherst, MA, standard level
$6,000 to $7,900
About $39.50 to $52 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $6,000 | $7,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Amherst, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 73% |
| Labor | $880 | $1,750 | $2,650 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,950 | $9,350 | 100% |
Why Amherst prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% 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 Amherst the blended ratio comes out at 1.17.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Amherst metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,100, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $40 to $150.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Amherst
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Amherst 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 $6,450
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,000 to $7,900
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,400 to $9,350
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,300 | $5,000 – $6,250 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,550 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,900 | $7,400 – $9,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,050 – $8,600 | $7,950 – $10,500 | $9,850 – $12,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,050 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,700 | $14,700 – $18,500 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Amherst
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.
Related projects, priced for Amherst
Because every project leans on different trades, Amherst's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +10% and aluminum fence +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | +5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,850 | +10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,800 | +4% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,400 | +5% |
Is Amherst cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Amherst. Pittsfield is the lowest at about $6,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MAthis page | $4,550 – $9,350 | $6,950 | |
| Springfield, MA15 miles | $4,650 – $9,600 | $7,100 | +3% |
| Pittsfield, MA30 miles | $4,500 – $9,100 | $6,800 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA35 miles | $4,600 – $9,500 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Hartford, CT45 miles | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT60 miles | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | −1% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,700 – $9,750 | $7,250 | +4% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Amherst comes in at #57 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,750 – $9,800 | $7,300 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,600 – $9,500 | $7,050 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,650 – $9,600 | $7,100 | +3% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $4,600 – $9,450 | $7,000 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,500 – $9,100 | $6,800 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Amherst's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amherst against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | −5% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −7% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | −6% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,850 – $9,900 | $7,400 | +6% |
Optional extras in Amherst
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Amherst by the average of the local wage index (1.17) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.07. 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) | $160 – $830 |
| Remove old fence | $1,600 – $3,200 |
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 Amherst is 1.17 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $32.13 an hour, which is 10% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.62 and $41.93 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 53.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $27.96 an hour, 23% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $36.52 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 42.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($41.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($28.62) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 3.6% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,670 jobs in the Amherst Town-Northampton area. That makes it the 273rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $28.62 | $32.13 | $41.93 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.14 | $27.96 | $36.52 | $22.66 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl fence in Amherst
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (15 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Amherst (9 of 12 months). 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.
Amherst gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
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Vinyl fence in Amherst: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Amherst?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $9,350 in the Amherst area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,000 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 Amherst?
About $30 to $61 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 Amherst or Springfield?
Springfield is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $7,100, which is 3% more than Amherst ($6,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amherst?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $1,750 out of $6,950. Materials are 73% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Amherst?
$6,050 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Amherst?
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 Amherst area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amherst expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Amherst is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($7,250 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Amherst?
The BLS median is $32.13 an hour in the Amherst area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.62 to $41.93.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Amherst?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $6,450 and premium work $7,400 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 Amherst?
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 Amherst?
$160 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Amherst
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.