Vinyl fence cost in York, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $9,250
- Per linear ft
- $30.50 – $60.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in York, plan on $4,600 to $9,250 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $30.50 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 $29.40 an hour in the York area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in York, PA, standard level
$6,000 to $7,850
About $39.50 to $51.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,700 | $5,900 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $6,000 | $7,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in York, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,800 | $5,300 | $6,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $770 | $1,550 | $2,300 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,900 | $9,250 | 100% |
Why York prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.40 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for York is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the York metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,300, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $40 to $140.
York against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than York. Chambersburg is the lowest at about $6,700 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | $4,600 – $9,250 | $6,900 | |
| Lancaster, PA25 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA35 miles | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | −1% |
| Baltimore, MD45 miles | $4,650 – $9,350 | $7,000 | +1% |
| Chambersburg, PA55 miles | $4,500 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −3% |
| Reading, PA55 miles | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, York comes in at #63 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, York is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,500 – $9,150 | $6,800 | −1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,600 – $9,300 | $6,950 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,550 – $9,200 | $6,900 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like York's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is York against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −8% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −8% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +8% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | −5% |
Climate in York: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for York 3 Ssw Pump Stn (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in York (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
York gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (5.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 28 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 | 41 | 21 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 23 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 63 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 55 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 3.5 | Workable |
York: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for York 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
$4,600 to $6,450
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$6,000 to $7,850
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,400 to $9,250
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,250 | $4,950 – $6,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 | $7,400 – $9,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $6,100 – $8,600 | $7,950 – $10,400 | $9,800 – $12,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $9,150 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,600 | $14,700 – $18,400 |
Related projects, priced for York
Because every project leans on different trades, York's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence 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% |
York 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 York is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $38.86 an hour. BLS counts 1,190 of them working in the area, 64.8 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 $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $28.97 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 68.1 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 ($38.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($23.63) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 3.5% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 183,590 jobs in the York-Hanover area. That makes it the 125th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $23.63 | $29.40 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.34 | $23.72 | $28.97 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in York
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.
Extras that change the York total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to York by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (1.01), 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 | $1,550 – $3,050 |
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Vinyl fence in York: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in York?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,600 to $9,250 in the York area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,000 to $7,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in York?
About $30.50 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 York or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,850, which is 1% less than York ($6,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in York?
About 22% 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 York?
$6,100 to $12,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in York?
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 York area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is York expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
York is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($6,850 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in York?
The BLS median is $29.40 an hour in the York area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $38.86.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in York?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $6,450 and premium work $7,400 to $9,250. 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 York?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 York?
$150 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near York
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.