Vinyl fence cost in Jackson, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $8,600
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $56.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #215
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Jackson area: $4,300 to $8,600 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 runs 6% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
Estimate your vinyl fence cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Jackson, TN, standard level
$5,600 to $7,300
About $37 to $48 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $100 |
| Total | $5,600 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Jackson, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $650 | $1,300 | $1,950 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,450 | $8,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Jackson number
Labor is 20% 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 Jackson the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jackson is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,050 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 85.5: $35 to $130.
Optional extras in Jackson
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Jackson, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $710 |
| Remove old fence | $1,350 – $2,750 |
Related projects, priced for Jackson
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jackson wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−6%) and concrete slab lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jackson bid
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.
Who does the work: Jackson 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 Jackson the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.05 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.72 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 20.1 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 $21.45 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.83 and $23.42 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 68.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $95 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 0.5% to 1.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jackson has 84,530 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 227th 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% | $21.81 | $23.05 | $26.72 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.83 | $21.45 | $23.42 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Is Jackson cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Jackson. Jonesboro is the lowest at about $6,150 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TNthis page | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | |
| Memphis, TN75 miles | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | level |
| Jonesboro, AR100 miles | $4,100 – $8,150 | $6,150 | −5% |
| Nashville, TN125 miles | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,550 | +2% |
| Decatur, AL135 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jackson ranks #215 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,550 | +2% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jackson against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,650 | +4% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +4% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $4,300 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +1% |
The best months for vinyl fence in Jackson
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jackson Exp Stn (5 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 Jackson are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jackson gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.8 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 56 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 | 49 | 27 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 30 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 48 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 69 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 37 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 31 | 5.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Jackson
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jackson. 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
$4,300 to $6,000
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,600 to $7,300
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,850 to $8,600
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,600 – $5,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,300 | $6,850 – $8,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,700 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,700 | $9,100 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,550 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,500 | $13,600 – $17,000 |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $5,600 to $7,300 for Jackson, TN is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
The report lays out the vinyl fence numbers for Jackson, TN line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Vinyl fence in Jackson: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $8,600 in the Jackson area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 to $7,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Jackson?
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 Jackson or Memphis?
Memphis is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,500, which is 1% more than Jackson ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jackson?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $6,450. Materials are 78% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Jackson?
$5,700 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Jackson?
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 Jackson area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jackson expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Jackson is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($6,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Jackson?
The BLS median is $23.05 an hour in the Jackson area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.72.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Jackson?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $6,000 and premium work $6,850 to $8,600. 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 Jackson?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Jackson?
$140 to $710, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Jackson
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.