Vinyl fence cost in St. George, UT
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
- #197
- 1 = most expensive
St. George homeowners pay roughly $4,300 to $8,600 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $28.50 to $56.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, St. George is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$5,600 to $7,350
About $37 to $48 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $1,550 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,600 | $7,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $5,050 | $6,500 | 78% |
| Labor | $650 | $1,300 | $1,950 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,450 | $8,600 | 100% |
Where the St. George price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, St. George wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George metro is 96.4 (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 (97.3) and land at $40 to $150.
St. George against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than St. George. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at about $6,400 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −1% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $4,400 – $8,950 | $6,700 | +3% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +2% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +1% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #197 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, St. George is 1% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,400 – $8,900 | $6,650 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,350 – $8,750 | $6,550 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | level |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,750 – $9,500 | $7,100 | +10% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,900 – $10,000 | $7,450 | +15% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,450 | level |
Related projects, priced for St. George
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −7% and wood fence −8%.
| 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 | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,850 | −7% |
Why two St. George quotes can differ
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.
Extras that change the St. George total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. George by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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 – $720 |
| Remove old fence | $1,400 – $2,750 |
When to schedule vinyl fence in St. George
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St George (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 St. George (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in St. George
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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
$4,300 to $6,050
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,600 to $7,350
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 | $4,650 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 | $6,900 – $8,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,750 – $8,000 | $7,450 – $9,750 | $9,150 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,600 – $12,000 | $11,100 – $14,500 | $13,700 – $17,100 |
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 St. George is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.63 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 122.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 165.7 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 ($28.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($19.45) it shrinks by about $80. The total moves by 2.3% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Vinyl fence in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $8,600 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,600 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 St. George?
About $28.50 to $56.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $30 to $60.
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,400, which is 1% less than St. George ($6,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
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 St. George?
$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 St. George?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the St. George area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 1% below the Utah statewide estimate ($6,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. George?
The BLS median is $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.45 to $28.36.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $6,050 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.
+When is the best time to install a vinyl fence in St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 St. George?
$140 to $720, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near St. George
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.