Vinyl fence cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $8,300
- Per linear ft
- $27.50 – $54.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #273
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a vinyl fence in the San Antonio area: $4,150 to $8,300 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 9% lower than the US figure. 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 San Antonio, TX, standard level
$5,400 to $7,050
About $35.50 to $46.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,350 | $5,500 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,400 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,500 | $4,900 | $6,350 | 79% |
| Labor | $620 | $1,250 | $1,850 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,150 | $6,250 | $8,300 | 100% |
What is behind the San Antonio number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, San Antonio wages are 0.82 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. San Antonio is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $4,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $40 to $140.
Related projects, priced for San Antonio
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Antonio wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,800 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,300 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,650 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a San Antonio 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 San Antonio
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Antonio. 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
$4,150 to $5,850
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,400 to $7,050
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,650 to $8,300
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,800 – $3,900 | $3,650 – $4,750 | $4,450 – $5,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,050 | $6,650 – $8,300 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,550 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,400 | $8,850 – $11,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,300 – $11,600 | $10,800 – $14,000 | $13,200 – $16,500 |
The best months for vinyl fence in San Antonio
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, San Antonio Intl Ap (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 San Antonio are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
San Antonio gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, September and October (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.7 inches. The station averages about 122 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 | 63 | 41 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 45 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 58 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 73 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 75 | 2.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 2.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 82 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 42 | 2.0 | Workable |
Who does the work: San Antonio 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 San Antonio the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. About 2,240 work in the metro. That is 19.9 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 $18.94 an hour, which is 16% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $21.87 an hour. BLS counts 8,400 of them working in the area, 74.5 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 $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 1.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Antonio-New Braunfels has 1,126,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 28th 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% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.61 | $18.94 | $21.87 | $22.66 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Extras that change the San Antonio total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for San Antonio, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.82) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $130 – $690 |
| Remove old fence | $1,300 – $2,650 |
How San Antonio compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Austin is the priciest of the group at $6,350. Laredo is the cheapest at $6,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $4,150 – $8,300 | $6,250 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $4,200 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | level |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $4,150 – $8,250 | $6,200 | −1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +4% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, San Antonio ranks #273 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Antonio is 4% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,550 – $9,050 | $6,800 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,450 – $8,850 | $6,650 | +6% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $4,200 – $8,450 | $6,350 | +1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $4,100 – $8,100 | $6,100 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,200 – $8,350 | $6,250 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,050 – $10,400 | $7,700 | +23% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,600 – $9,300 | $6,950 | +11% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +7% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $9,150 | $6,800 | +9% |
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Vinyl fence in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in San Antonio?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $8,300 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,400 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in San Antonio?
About $27.50 to $54.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,350, which is 1% more than San Antonio ($6,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $6,250. Materials are 79% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in San Antonio?
$5,550 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in San Antonio?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the San Antonio area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 4% 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 San Antonio?
The BLS median is $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in San Antonio?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $5,850 and premium work $6,650 to $8,300. 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 San Antonio?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 San Antonio?
$130 to $690, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near San Antonio
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.