Vinyl fence cost in Charlottesville, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $8,800
- Per linear ft
- $29 – $57.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $6,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #140
- 1 = most expensive
Charlottesville homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $8,800 to install a vinyl fence at 150 linear ft, or $29 to $57.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Charlottesville is 4% lower. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.8).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Charlottesville, VA, standard level
$5,700 to $7,450
About $37.50 to $49 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $5,650 |
| Labor | $1,150 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $5,700 | $7,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Charlottesville, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $5,100 | $6,550 | 77% |
| Labor | $710 | $1,400 | $2,100 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $4,350 | $6,600 | $8,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Charlottesville number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 50%, construction laborers at 50%. Weighted together, Charlottesville wages are 0.94 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (22% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Charlottesville metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $5,100, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (99.1) and land at $40 to $150.
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 Charlottesville is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 50%) the local median is $26.97 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 54.9 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 $21.67 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.49 and $22.62 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 49.7 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 ($29.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($22.28) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 1.0% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 114,780 jobs in the Charlottesville area. That makes it the 190th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 50% | $22.28 | $26.97 | $29.53 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $18.49 | $21.67 | $22.62 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
When to schedule vinyl fence in Charlottesville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Charlottesville 2 Sse (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Charlottesville (11 of 12 months). 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.
Charlottesville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (4.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 64 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 50 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 40 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | 3.8 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl fence pricing in Charlottesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Charlottesville 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
$4,350 to $6,150
4-ft picket or ranch rail
Standard
$5,700 to $7,450
6-ft privacy fence, standard white
Premium
$7,050 to $8,800
Tall or colored privacy, many corners and gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,100 | $3,850 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $4,350 – $6,150 | $5,700 – $7,450 | $7,050 – $8,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $5,800 – $8,150 | $7,600 – $9,900 | $9,350 – $11,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $8,700 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $14,800 | $14,000 – $17,400 |
Related projects, priced for Charlottesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Charlottesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood fence runs −4% and aluminum fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
Extras that change the Charlottesville total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Charlottesville by the average of the local wage index (0.94) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.95. 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 – $740 |
| Remove old fence | $1,450 – $2,850 |
Why two Charlottesville 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.
How Charlottesville compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Charlottesville. Roanoke is the lowest at about $6,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | $4,350 – $8,800 | $6,600 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA40 miles | $4,300 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −2% |
| Lynchburg, VA55 miles | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA75 miles | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Washington, DC85 miles | $4,750 – $9,500 | $7,100 | +8% |
| Roanoke, VA85 miles | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,500 – $9,000 | $6,750 | +2% |
| United States | $4,550 – $9,150 | $6,850 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Charlottesville comes in at #140 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $8,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $6,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Charlottesville is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,350 – $8,650 | $6,500 | −1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $4,250 – $8,450 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $4,250 – $8,500 | $6,350 | −3% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $4,300 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $4,300 – $8,600 | $6,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Charlottesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Charlottesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $4,150 – $8,200 | $6,150 | −7% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $4,100 – $8,050 | $6,050 | −8% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $4,250 – $8,550 | $6,400 | −3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,250 – $8,400 | $6,350 | −4% |
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Vinyl fence in Charlottesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a vinyl fence in Charlottesville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $8,800 in the Charlottesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,700 to $7,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for vinyl fence in Charlottesville?
About $29 to $57.50 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 Charlottesville or Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,500, which is 2% less than Charlottesville ($6,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Charlottesville?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $6,600. Materials are 77% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 22%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Charlottesville?
$5,800 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl fence need a permit in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Charlottesville expensive for vinyl fence compared with the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville is 2% 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 Charlottesville?
The BLS median is $26.97 an hour in the Charlottesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.28 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium vinyl fence work cost in Charlottesville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $6,150 and premium work $7,050 to $8,800. 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 Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville?
$140 to $740, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Vinyl fence near Charlottesville
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.