Vinyl siding cost in Trenton, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,500 – $28,400
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.50 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #25
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new vinyl siding in the Trenton area: $9,500 to $28,400 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 13% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $31.58 an hour in the Trenton area, 8% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Trenton, NJ, standard level
$15,200 to $22,700
About $7.20 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $8,450 | $12,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,200 | $22,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Trenton, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,400 | $12,600 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,300 | $10,600 | $15,900 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,500 | $19,000 | $28,400 | 100% |
Why Trenton prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.58 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Trenton is 1.26 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 56% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Trenton is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,400 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.2: $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Trenton. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Trenton
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Trenton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+30%) and window replacement lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,250 – $15,900 | +30% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,600 – $4,950 | +19% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,650 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,200 | +6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $14,100 – $40,300 | +28% |
Who does the work: Trenton 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 Trenton the blend is 1.26.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $31.58 an hour, 8% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.60 and $51.38 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 25.4 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 $34.58 an hour, which is 53% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.43 and $51.14 an hour. BLS counts 960 of them working in the area, 40.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Trenton metro, so we used the New Jersey statewide median: $44.64 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.07 and $57.63 an hour.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $3,450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,050. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 18.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Trenton-Princeton has 240,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 105th 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% | $25.60 | $31.58 | $51.38 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.43 | $34.58 | $51.14 | $22.66 | 1.53 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.07 | $44.64 | $57.63 | $29.71 | 1.50 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.26 | |||||
Trenton against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Trenton. Reading is the lowest at about $16,600 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 65 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJthis page | $9,500 – $28,400 | $19,000 | |
| Philadelphia, PA40 miles | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | −9% |
| Allentown, PA50 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −11% |
| New York, NY55 miles | $9,900 – $29,600 | $19,800 | +4% |
| Reading, PA65 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −13% |
| Atlantic City, NJ70 miles | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −6% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | level |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Trenton ranks #25 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Trenton is 0% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $8,900 – $26,600 | $17,800 | −6% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Trenton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −20% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −17% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −13% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $8,150 – $24,500 | $16,300 | −14% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Trenton
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Trenton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Trenton. 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
$9,500 to $17,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,200 to $22,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$20,900 to $28,400
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,400 – $9,750 | $8,650 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,200 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,500 – $17,100 | $15,200 – $22,700 | $20,900 – $28,400 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,500 – $24,400 | $21,700 – $32,500 | $29,800 – $40,600 |
The best months for vinyl siding in Trenton
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Trenton Mercer Co 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 Trenton 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.
Trenton gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 27 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.4 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 26 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 33 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 65 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 4.0 | Cold |
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Vinyl siding in Trenton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Trenton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,500 to $28,400 in the Trenton area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,200 to $22,700. 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 Trenton?
About $4.50 to $13.50 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 Trenton or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,300, which is 9% less than Trenton ($19,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Trenton?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,000. Materials are 44% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Trenton?
$9,500 to $28,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Trenton?
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 Trenton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Trenton expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Trenton is 0% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($19,000 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Trenton?
The BLS median is $31.58 an hour in the Trenton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.60 to $51.38.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Trenton?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,500 to $17,100 and premium work $20,900 to $28,400. 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 Trenton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April 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 Trenton
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.