Vinyl fence cost in Knoxville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $8,650
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $57
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
Knoxville homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $8,650 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $28.50 to $57 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Knoxville is 5% lower. 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 Knoxville, TN, standard level
$5,650 to $7,350
About $37 to $48.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,650 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Knoxville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $680 | $1,350 | $2,050 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,500 | $8,650 | 100% |
Why Knoxville 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 $24.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Knoxville is 0.91 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Knoxville metro is 96.2 (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 (92.6) and land at $35 to $140.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Knoxville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Knoxville 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
$4,350 to $6,050
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,650 to $7,350
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,950 to $8,650
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,050 | $3,800 – $4,950 | $4,650 – $5,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,050 | $5,650 – $7,350 | $6,950 – $8,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $8,050 | $7,500 – $9,800 | $9,200 – $11,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,600 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,600 | $13,800 – $17,200 |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Knoxville
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.
Removal
Taking down an old fence is $10-$20 per linear foot extra, with disposal.
Optional extras in Knoxville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Knoxville by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 – $730 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,800 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Knoxville is 0.91 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $24.23 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.11 and $28.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 30.1 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 $22.18 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.87 an hour. About 3,640 work in the metro. That is 85.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.56 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($22.11) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 1.7% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 424,600 jobs in the Knoxville area. That makes it the 59th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.27% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $22.11 | $24.23 | $28.56 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.16 | $22.18 | $25.87 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Knoxville
Because every project leans on different trades, Knoxville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −5% and concrete slab −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,750 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
Is Knoxville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Knoxville. Dalton is the lowest at about $6,250 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNthis page | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | |
| Asheville, NC95 miles | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +1% |
| Dalton, GA95 miles | $4,200 – $8,250 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Chattanooga, TN95 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN100 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,400 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN100 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Knoxville comes in at #178 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Knoxville is 0% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,550 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| 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 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Knoxville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Knoxville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | level |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,400 | $6,300 | −3% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $4,150 – $8,350 | $6,250 | −4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | +3% |
When to schedule vinyl fence in Knoxville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Knoxville: 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.
Knoxville gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in July). The station averages about 37 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 | 48 | 30 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 57 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 72 | 49 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 38 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 51 | 33 | 5.0 | Workable |
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Vinyl fence in Knoxville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Knoxville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $8,650 in the Knoxville area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,650 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 Knoxville?
About $28.50 to $57 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Knoxville or Asheville?
Asheville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,550, which is 1% more than Knoxville ($6,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Knoxville?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $6,500. Materials are 78% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Knoxville?
$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 Knoxville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Knoxville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Knoxville expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Knoxville is 0% above 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 Knoxville?
The BLS median is $24.23 an hour in the Knoxville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.11 to $28.56.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Knoxville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $6,050 and premium work $6,950 to $8,650. 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 Knoxville?
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 Knoxville?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Knoxville
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.