Vinyl fence cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $4,450 – $9,050
- Per linear ft
- $29.50 – $59
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $6,850
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Vermont? Plan on $4,450 to $9,050 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.03x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$5,850 to $7,650
About $38.50 to $50.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,700 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,850 | $7,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 76% |
| Labor | $770 | $1,550 | $2,300 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,450 | $6,750 | $9,050 | 100% |
Vinyl fence: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Permit
Fence permits run $40-$150 depending on location.
Vermont against its neighbors
Vermont ranks 20 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for vinyl fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $8,250 and the cheapest Arkansas at $6,200, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $6,750. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $4,500 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +1% |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $4,450 – $8,950 | $6,700 | −1% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $4,700 – $9,750 | $7,250 | +7% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $4,550 – $9,300 | $6,950 | +3% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $4,500 – $9,200 | $6,850 | +2% |
Add-ons priced for Vermont
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Vermont by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $150 – $780 |
| Remove old fence | $1,500 – $3,000 |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Vermont
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.03 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 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 $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.97 an hour) would add about $25 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $130. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Other Vermont jobs that often go with vinyl fence
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+1%) and aluminum fence lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,200 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −1% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $4,450 – $9,100 | $6,800 | level |
Vermont seasons and vinyl fence
Season matters for vinyl fence. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Burlington has 8 comfortable months (April through November), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 8: April through November |
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $6,300
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,850 to $7,650
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,200 to $9,050
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $3,000 – $4,200 | $3,900 – $5,150 | $4,850 – $6,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,450 – $6,300 | $5,850 – $7,650 | $7,200 – $9,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,950 – $8,350 | $7,750 – $10,200 | $9,550 – $12,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,900 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 | $14,300 – $17,900 |
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Vinyl fence in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Vermont?
$4,450 to $9,050 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for vinyl fence?
Burlington at about $6,800 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is vinyl fence cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $6,750 against $6,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 23% ($1,550). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.03x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for vinyl fence costs?
20th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $6,750 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Vermont?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $6,300 and premium work $7,200 to $9,050. Basic means: 4-ft picket or ranch rail. Premium means: tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates.
+Does the season matter for vinyl fence in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (8 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Vermont?
$150 to $780, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence by city in Vermont
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.