Vinyl fence cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $8,650
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $56.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #192
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a vinyl fence in Florence, plan on $4,300 to $8,650 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $28.50 to $56.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.3).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Florence, SC, standard level
$5,600 to $7,350
About $37 to $48 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,600 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,350 | $2,000 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,450 | $8,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Florence number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.68 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Florence is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,050, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (86.8) and land at $35 to $130.
Florence 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 Florence is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.6 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 $21.75 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $26.11 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 73.0 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 ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($19.36) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 2.9% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.11 | $21.75 | $26.11 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Florence
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Florence by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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) | $140 – $720 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,750 |
What nearby projects cost in Florence
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −7% and concrete slab −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,750 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence 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
$4,300 to $6,050
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,600 to $7,350
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,900 to $8,650
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,650 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 | $6,900 – $8,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $8,050 | $7,450 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,600 – $12,000 | $11,200 – $14,600 | $13,700 – $17,100 |
Why two Florence quotes can differ
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).
Climate in Florence: timing your vinyl fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Florence (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Florence against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $6,500. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $6,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | level |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #192 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Florence is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,750 – $9,500 | $7,100 | +10% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,500 – $9,300 | $6,900 | +7% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,150 | −5% |
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Vinyl fence in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Florence?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $8,650 in the Florence area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $7,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Florence?
About $28.50 to $56.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,350, which is 2% less than Florence ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $6,450. Materials are 78% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Florence?
$5,750 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 0% above the South Carolina statewide estimate ($6,450 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $23.68 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.36 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Florence?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $6,050 and premium work $6,900 to $8,650. 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Florence?
$140 to $720, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Florence
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.