Vinyl fence cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,550 – $9,200
- Per linear ft
- $30 – $60.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #74
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Syracuse, plan on $4,550 to $9,200 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $30 to $60.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$5,950 to $7,800
About $39 to $51.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $5,850 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,950 | $7,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,750 | $5,250 | $6,750 | 76% |
| Labor | $780 | $1,550 | $2,350 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,900 | $9,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Syracuse number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Syracuse wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 23% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Syracuse 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 (95.7) and land at $40 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Syracuse
Because every project leans on different trades, Syracuse's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs +2% and aluminum fence +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,300 | +2% |
How Syracuse compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Syracuse. Rochester is the lowest at about $6,850 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | level |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $4,600 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | level |
| New York (statewide) | $4,950 – $10,100 | $7,500 | +9% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Syracuse comes in at #74 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Syracuse is 9% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $5,150 – $10,500 | $7,800 | +13% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,600 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,000 – $10,100 | $7,550 | +10% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Syracuse's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −5% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −12% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −6% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,550 | −5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Syracuse
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Syracuse 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 $6,400
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,950 to $7,800
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,350 to $9,200
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,300 | $4,000 – $5,250 | $4,950 – $6,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,550 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,800 | $7,350 – $9,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,050 – $8,500 | $7,900 – $10,400 | $9,750 – $12,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,500 | $14,600 – $18,300 |
Why two Syracuse quotes can differ
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.
Syracuse 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 Syracuse is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.93 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $36.26 an hour. BLS counts 1,490 of them working in the area, 49.6 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 $23.64 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $34.90 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 55.3 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 ($36.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($24.13) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 2.4% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 300,130 jobs in the Syracuse area. That makes it the 85th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.52 | $23.64 | $34.90 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Syracuse
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Syracuse by the average of the local wage index (1.04) and goods index (1.00), 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 Syracuse: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Syracuse (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Syracuse gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 128 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and October (3.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 32 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
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Vinyl fence in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Syracuse?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $9,200 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,950 to $7,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Syracuse?
About $30 to $60.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,850, which is 0% less than Syracuse ($6,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $6,900. Materials are 76% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Syracuse?
$6,050 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Syracuse?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Syracuse area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 9% below the New York statewide estimate ($7,500 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $36.26.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Syracuse?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $6,400 and premium work $7,350 to $9,200. 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 Syracuse?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Syracuse?
$150 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Syracuse
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.