Vinyl fence cost in Utica, NY
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
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Utica area: $4,550 to $9,150 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Utica, NY, standard level
$5,950 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 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,950 | $7,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,750 | $5,250 | $6,750 | 76% |
| Labor | $760 | $1,550 | $2,300 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,850 | $9,150 | 100% |
Why Utica 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 Utica the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Utica is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,250 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $35 to $140.
Optional extras in Utica
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Utica, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $790 |
| Remove old fence | $1,500 – $3,000 |
Is Utica cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $6,800 to $6,900 across Utica and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | level |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $4,600 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $4,550 – $9,250 | $6,900 | +1% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,850 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $4,500 – $9,100 | $6,800 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,950 – $10,100 | $7,500 | +10% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Utica ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Utica is 9% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $5,150 – $10,500 | $7,800 | +14% |
| 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% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $5,000 – $10,100 | $7,550 | +10% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,200 | −10% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | −8% |
Utica: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Utica. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$4,550 to $6,400
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,950 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 – $6,400 | $5,950 – $7,750 | $7,300 – $9,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,050 – $8,500 | $7,900 – $10,300 | $9,700 – $12,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,050 – $12,700 | $11,800 – $15,400 | $14,500 – $18,200 |
Related projects, priced for Utica
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Utica wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+1%) and aluminum fence lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,650 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,400 | level |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
The best months for vinyl fence in Utica
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Utica are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Utica trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Utica the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.90 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 46.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Utica-Rome has 118,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 185th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Utica bid
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
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).
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Vinyl fence in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Utica?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,550 to $9,150 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,950 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 Utica?
About $30 to $60 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,900, which is 0% more than Utica ($6,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $6,850. Materials are 76% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Utica?
$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 Utica?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Utica area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of New York?
Utica 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 Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Utica?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,550 to $6,400 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.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in Utica?
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 Utica?
$150 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Utica
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.