Vinyl siding cost in Athens, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,200 – $21,700
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.45 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Athens, plan on $7,200 to $21,700 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $3.45 to $10.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 14% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Athens, GA, standard level
$11,600 to $17,300
About $5.50 to $8.25 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,100 | $7,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,600 | $17,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Athens, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $6,350 | $9,550 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,200 | $14,400 | $21,700 | 100% |
Why Athens prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 30%, sheet metal workers at 10%. Weighted together, Athens wages are 0.76 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Athens metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Athens labor market for vinyl siding
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Athens is 0.76 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.51 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $25.72 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 10.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $17.85 an hour, 21% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.56 and $23.50 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 43.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.07 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $28.33 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 6.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $730. At the 25th percentile ($17.97) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 5.0% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,800 jobs in the Athens-Clarke County area. That makes it the 209th 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) | 60% | $17.97 | $21.51 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.56 | $17.85 | $23.50 | $22.66 | 0.79 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $19.38 | $23.07 | $28.33 | $29.71 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Athens
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.
Athens: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Athens 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$7,200 to $13,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,600 to $17,300
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,900 to $21,700
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,150 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $9,900 | $9,100 – $12,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,200 – $13,000 | $11,600 – $17,300 | $15,900 – $21,700 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,300 – $18,600 | $16,500 – $24,800 | $22,700 – $31,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Athens
Because every project leans on different trades, Athens's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,100 | −11% |
Climate in Athens: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Athens Ben Epps Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Athens (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Athens gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and December (4.9 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 55 | 34 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 50 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 70 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 52 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 4.4 | Workable |
How Athens compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Athens. Macon is the lowest at about $14,400 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GAthis page | $7,200 – $21,700 | $14,400 | |
| Gainesville, GA45 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Greenville, SC70 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +6% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA80 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +9% |
| Macon, GA80 miles | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +6% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Athens comes in at #283 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Athens is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $7,850 – $23,500 | $15,700 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Athens's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Athens against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | +23% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −3% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +18% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −1% |
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Vinyl siding in Athens: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Athens?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,200 to $21,700 in the Athens area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,600 to $17,300. 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 Athens?
About $3.45 to $10.50 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 Athens or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,600, which is 1% more than Athens ($14,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Athens?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $6,350 out of $14,400. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Athens?
$7,200 to $21,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Athens?
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 Athens area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Athens expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Georgia?
Athens is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($15,300 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Athens?
The BLS median is $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $25.72.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Athens?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,200 to $13,000 and premium work $15,900 to $21,700. 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 Athens?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Athens
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.