Vinyl fence cost in New Jersey
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,950 – $10,100
- Per linear ft
- $33 – $66.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to install a vinyl fence in New Jersey? Plan on $4,950 to $10,100 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.21x the US blend), materials (price index 107.1) and permit costs (108.8) put the state above the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside New Jersey, the metros we cover range from $6,950 (Atlantic City) to $7,450 (Vineland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in New Jersey (statewide), standard level
$6,500 to $8,550
About $43 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,000 | $6,250 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $6,500 | $8,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in New Jersey
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $5,600 | $7,250 | 75% |
| Labor | $910 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 1% |
| Total | $4,950 | $7,550 | $10,100 | 100% |
New Jersey against its neighbors
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. New Jersey sits at $7,550. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 60 miles away | $4,350 – $8,850 | $6,600 | −12% |
| New York | 100 miles away | $4,950 – $10,100 | $7,500 | level |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −9% |
| Maryland | 110 miles away | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | −7% |
| Connecticut | 150 miles away | $4,550 – $9,300 | $6,950 | −8% |
If you are planning more than one job in New Jersey
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide New Jersey wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+17%) and wood fence lowest (+12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $8,500 | +12% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,250 | +17% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +14% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $5,850 | +13% |
Quality levels and sizes in New Jersey
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide New Jersey wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,950 to $7,000
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,500 to $8,550
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$8,050 to $10,100
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,300 – $4,700 | $4,350 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,950 – $7,000 | $6,500 – $8,550 | $8,050 – $10,100 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,600 – $9,350 | $8,650 – $11,400 | $10,700 – $13,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,900 – $14,000 | $12,900 – $17,000 | $16,000 – $20,100 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in New Jersey
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.21 for New Jersey.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.77 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.63 and $38.67 an hour. BLS counts 14,230 of them working in the state, 33.2 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 $30.80 an hour, 36% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.46 and $45.44 an hour. About 23,590 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.67 an hour) would add about $200 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.63) would take off about $160. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,285,720 jobs across New Jersey (May 2025), which is 2.8% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $24.63 | $30.77 | $38.67 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.46 | $30.80 | $45.44 | $22.66 | 1.36 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
New Jersey metro-by-metro prices
0 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $7,550, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $4,850 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −1% |
| Trenton, NJ | $4,750 – $9,850 | $7,300 | −3% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $4,600 – $9,350 | $6,950 | −8% |
Weather windows across New Jersey
Season matters for vinyl fence. For each New Jersey metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Vineland has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in New Jersey at 11 months (February through December); Trenton has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 43 inches a year in Vineland to 46 inches in Trenton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 24 | 86 | 46 | 9: March through November |
| Atlantic City | 30 | 80 | 44 | 10: March through December |
| Vineland | 24 | 86 | 43 | 11: February through December |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in New Jersey
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.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Optional extras in New Jersey
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to New Jersey by the average of the local wage index (1.21) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.14. 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) | $170 – $890 |
| Remove old fence | $1,700 – $3,400 |
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Vinyl fence in New Jersey: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in New Jersey?
$4,950 to $10,100 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside New Jersey can sit above or below that.
+Which city in New Jersey is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Atlantic City at about $6,950 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Vineland at $7,450.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in New Jersey than the US average?
It is 10% more expensive: $7,550 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in New Jersey?
About 24% ($1,800). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.21x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in New Jersey?
The BLS statewide median is $30.77 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.63 to $38.67.
+Where does New Jersey rank for vinyl fence costs?
3rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $7,550 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in New Jersey?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,950 to $7,000 and premium work $8,050 to $10,100. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in New Jersey?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the New Jersey metros we cover, Vineland has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in New Jersey?
$170 to $890, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in New Jersey
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.