Vinyl siding cost in New Haven, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,900 – $26,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.25 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the New Haven area: $8,900 to $26,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $31.61 an hour in the New Haven area, 9% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Haven, CT, standard level
$14,200 to $21,400
About $6.80 to $10 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $9,800 |
| Labor | $7,700 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,200 | $21,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in New Haven, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $8,200 | $12,300 | 46% |
| Labor | $4,800 | $9,650 | $14,400 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,900 | $17,800 | $26,700 | 100% |
What is behind the New Haven number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for New Haven is 1.15 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. New Haven is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,200 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.6: $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for New Haven
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same New Haven wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+7%) and attic insulation lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,300 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $34,000 | +6% |
The best months for vinyl siding in New Haven
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, New Haven Tweed 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 New Haven are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
New Haven gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, September and October (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 38 | 23 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 30 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
Who does the work: New Haven trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 New Haven the blend is 1.15.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $31.61 an hour, 9% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.64 and $40.18 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 25.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $29.02 an hour, which is 28% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $35.51 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 43.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $33.00 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $26.73 and $45.16 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 6.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $510. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
New Haven has 281,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 91st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.64 | $31.61 | $40.18 | $29.12 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.36 | $29.02 | $35.51 | $22.66 | 1.28 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $26.73 | $33.00 | $45.16 | $29.71 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
New Haven: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to New Haven. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) to large house (3,000 sq ft of wall).
Basic
$8,900 to $16,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,200 to $21,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,600 to $26,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,100 – $9,150 | $8,150 – $12,200 | $11,200 – $15,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,900 – $16,000 | $14,200 – $21,400 | $19,600 – $26,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,700 – $22,900 | $20,400 – $30,500 | $28,000 – $38,200 |
How New Haven compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $17,200 to $18,800 across New Haven and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | $8,900 – $26,700 | $17,800 | |
| Waterbury, CT20 miles | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | −3% |
| Bridgeport, CT30 miles | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | −1% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT40 miles | $8,700 – $26,100 | $17,400 | −2% |
| Springfield, MA60 miles | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +6% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, New Haven ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, New Haven is 1% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $8,800 – $26,400 | $17,600 | −1% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $8,600 – $25,900 | $17,200 | −3% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $8,700 – $26,100 | $17,400 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Haven against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −12% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $8,300 – $25,000 | $16,600 | −7% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | −5% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −18% |
Specs and site conditions that change a New Haven bid
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
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Vinyl siding in New Haven: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in New Haven?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,900 to $26,700 in the New Haven area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,200 to $21,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in New Haven?
About $4.25 to $12.50 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in New Haven or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,200, which is 3% less than New Haven ($17,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Haven?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $9,650 out of $17,800. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in New Haven?
$8,900 to $26,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in New Haven?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the New Haven area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Haven expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven is 1% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($17,700 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in New Haven?
The BLS median is $31.61 an hour in the New Haven area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.64 to $40.18.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in New Haven?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,900 to $16,000 and premium work $19,600 to $26,700. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in New Haven?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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.
Vinyl siding near New Haven
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 Vinyl Siding Cost? (2026) (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 = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.