Vinyl fence cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $8,550
- Per linear ft
- $28.50 – $56
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
A vinyl fence in Blacksburg, VA usually costs $4,300 to $8,550 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $28.50 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $420 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$5,550 to $7,250
About $36.50 to $48 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 19% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $5,550 | $7,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 79% |
| Labor | $630 | $1,250 | $1,900 | 19% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,400 | $8,550 | 100% |
Why Blacksburg prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Blacksburg wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 19% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Blacksburg is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $5,250 nationally becomes $5,100 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $35 to $140.
Why two Blacksburg quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Blacksburg
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 Blacksburg the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 50% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 50%) the local median is $20.03 an hour, which is 12% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.47 and $22.13 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford has 74,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 248th 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% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.47 | $20.03 | $22.13 | $22.66 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Blacksburg
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Blacksburg, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $700 |
| Remove old fence | $1,350 – $2,700 |
Is Blacksburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charleston is the priciest of the group at $6,500. Roanoke is the cheapest at $6,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | level |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $4,350 – $8,700 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,500 – $9,000 | $6,750 | +5% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Blacksburg ranks #228 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Blacksburg is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | level |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $4,250 – $8,600 | $6,400 | level |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,450 | level |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $4,100 – $8,150 | $6,150 | −4% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,350 – $11,100 | $8,250 | +28% |
Blacksburg weather and the vinyl fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Blacksburg Nwso (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 Blacksburg are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Blacksburg gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.5 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 42 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 24 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 25 | 3.3 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Blacksburg?
Jobs that often go together with vinyl fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Blacksburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood fence comes out highest (−9%) and chain-link fence lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $6,950 | −9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,450 | −11% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,400 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Blacksburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Blacksburg. 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
$4,300 to $6,000
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,550 to $7,250
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$6,850 to $8,550
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,000 | $3,750 – $4,900 | $4,600 – $5,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,550 – $7,250 | $6,850 – $8,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,700 – $7,950 | $7,400 – $9,650 | $9,100 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,550 – $11,900 | $11,100 – $14,400 | $13,600 – $17,000 |
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Vinyl fence in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Blacksburg?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $8,550 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,550 to $7,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Blacksburg?
About $28.50 to $56 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 Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,350, which is 1% less than Blacksburg ($6,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 19% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $6,400. Materials are 79% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Blacksburg?
$5,700 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Blacksburg?
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 Blacksburg area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($6,750 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $27.26.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Blacksburg?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $6,000 and premium work $6,850 to $8,550. 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 Blacksburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and November 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 Blacksburg?
$140 to $700, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Blacksburg
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.