Vinyl fence cost in Johnson City, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $8,500
- Per linear ft
- $28 – $56
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #240
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the Johnson City area: $4,250 to $8,500 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Johnson City, TN, standard level
$5,550 to $7,250
About $36.50 to $47.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,550 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Johnson City, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 79% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,250 | $1,850 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,400 | $8,500 | 100% |
Where the Johnson City price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Johnson City wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Johnson City 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 87.9: $35 to $130.
Is Johnson City 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 $6,400 to $6,550 across Johnson City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TNthis page | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | |
| Kingsport, TN25 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC45 miles | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC60 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC105 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Johnson City ranks #240 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Johnson City is 2% 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 | +3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
| 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 Johnson City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +2% |
| Greenville, NC | 80,770 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | level |
Specs and site conditions that change a Johnson City 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: Johnson City 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 Johnson City the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.04 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $26.92 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 19.6 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 $19.79 an hour, which is 13% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $22.37 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 71.0 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 0.5% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Johnson City has 81,690 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 234th 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 | $23.04 | $26.92 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.74 | $19.79 | $22.37 | $22.66 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Johnson City
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Johnson City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−7%) and chain-link fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,950 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,400 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Johnson City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Johnson City. 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
$4,250 to $5,950
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,550 to $7,250
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,800 to $8,500
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 | $4,550 – $5,700 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,250 – $5,950 | $5,550 – $7,250 | $6,800 – $8,500 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,700 – $7,900 | $7,350 – $9,600 | $9,050 – $11,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,500 – $11,800 | $11,000 – $14,400 | $13,500 – $16,900 |
The best months for vinyl fence in Johnson City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bristol Tri City Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Johnson City: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Johnson City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, June and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 47 | 26 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 43 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 63 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 56 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Johnson City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Johnson City, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $700 |
| Remove old fence | $1,350 – $2,700 |
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Vinyl fence in Johnson City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Johnson City?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $8,500 in the Johnson City area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,550 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Johnson City?
About $28 to $56 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 Johnson City or Kingsport?
Kingsport is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,450, which is 1% more than Johnson City ($6,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Johnson City?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $6,400. Materials are 79% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Johnson City?
$5,700 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Johnson City?
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 Johnson City area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Johnson City expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Johnson City is 2% 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 Johnson City?
The BLS median is $23.04 an hour in the Johnson City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $26.92.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Johnson City?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $5,950 and premium work $6,800 to $8,500. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a vinyl fence in Johnson City?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Johnson City?
$130 to $700, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Johnson City
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.