Vinyl fence cost in Kingsport, 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
- #206
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Kingsport, TN usually costs $4,300 to $8,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28.50 to $56.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Kingsport, 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 | $4,450 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,600 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $5,600 | $7,300 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,300 | $2,000 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,450 | $8,600 | 100% |
Why Kingsport prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Kingsport wages are 0.88 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. Kingsport 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 86.4: $35 to $130.
Specs and site conditions that change a Kingsport bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Kingsport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kingsport. 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
$6,900 to $8,600
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,600 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,300 | $6,900 – $8,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $8,000 | $7,450 – $9,700 | $9,150 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,550 – $12,000 | $11,100 – $14,500 | $13,700 – $17,100 |
Kingsport weather and the vinyl fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kingsport (in the city). 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 Kingsport: 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Kingsport?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kingsport 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 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
How Kingsport compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Kingsport. Johnson City is the lowest at about $6,400 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +2% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kingsport ranks #206 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kingsport is 0% 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 | level |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $4,450 – $9,100 | $6,800 | +5% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +2% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $4,550 – $9,100 | $6,800 | +6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +6% |
What local crews earn in Kingsport
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 Kingsport the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.24 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $21.81 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 119.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $110. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kingsport-Bristol has 119,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 183rd 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% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Kingsport
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Kingsport, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $720 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,750 |
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Vinyl fence in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Kingsport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $8,600 in the Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,400, which is 1% less than Kingsport ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
$5,750 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 0% 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 Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Kingsport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $6,000 and premium work $6,900 to $8,600. 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
$140 to $720, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Kingsport
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.