Vinyl fence cost in College Station, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $8,250
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $54
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
College Station homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $8,250 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $27.50 to $54 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, College Station is 10% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in College Station, TX, standard level
$5,350 to $7,000
About $35.50 to $46 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $5,350 | $7,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in College Station, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,900 | $6,350 | 80% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,150 | $1,750 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,200 | $8,250 | 100% |
Why College Station prices look the way they do
Labor is 19% 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 College Station the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the College Station metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $4,900, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.0) and land at $35 to $140.
Cost by quality level and size in College Station
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for College Station 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
$4,150 to $5,750
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,350 to $7,000
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,600 to $8,250
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,750 – $3,850 | $3,600 – $4,700 | $4,450 – $5,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $5,750 | $5,350 – $7,000 | $6,600 – $8,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,500 – $7,650 | $7,150 – $9,300 | $8,750 – $10,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,250 – $11,500 | $10,700 – $13,900 | $13,100 – $16,300 |
College Station against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $6,150 to $6,650 across College Station and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TXthis page | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | |
| Waco, TX75 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Austin, TX75 miles | $4,200 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +3% |
| Killeen, TX85 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | level |
| Houston, TX95 miles | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +8% |
| Tyler, TX135 miles | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,150 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +5% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, College Station comes in at #286 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, College Station is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,550 – $9,050 | $6,800 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $4,150 – $8,300 | $6,250 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,100 – $8,100 | $6,100 | −1% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like College Station's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is College Station against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +8% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,350 – $8,850 | $6,600 | +7% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,400 – $9,000 | $6,700 | +8% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,450 | +4% |
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 College Station is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.77 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 170 of them working in the area, 12.7 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 $17.88 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $20.78 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 57.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($20.77) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 1.8% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 134,040 jobs in the College Station-Bryan area. That makes it the 164th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $20.77 | $22.58 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.43 | $17.88 | $20.78 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl fence in College Station
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for College Stn (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in College Station (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
College Station gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 117 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 | 62 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 58 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 75 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.7 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for College Station
Because every project leans on different trades, College Station's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −11% and chain-link fence −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,600 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,150 | −16% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
Why two College Station 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).
Optional extras in College Station
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to College Station by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.86. 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) | $130 – $670 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,600 |
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Vinyl fence in College Station: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in College Station?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $8,250 in the College Station area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,350 to $7,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in College Station?
About $27.50 to $54 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 College Station or Waco?
Waco is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,200, which is 0% more than College Station ($6,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in College Station?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $6,200. Materials are 80% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in College Station?
$5,500 to $10,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in College Station?
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 College Station area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is College Station expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Texas?
College Station is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($6,500 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in College Station?
The BLS median is $22.58 an hour in the College Station area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.77 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in College Station?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $5,750 and premium work $6,600 to $8,250. 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 College Station?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and April 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 College Station?
$130 to $670, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near College Station
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.