Vinyl siding cost in Utica, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,400 – $25,100
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #115
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install vinyl siding in Utica, plan on $8,400 to $25,100 for 2,100 sq ft of wall, all in. Per sq ft of wall, that is $4 to $12 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 0% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 99.7).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Utica, NY, standard level
$13,400 to $20,100
About $6.40 to $9.55 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,700 | $10,000 |
| Labor | $6,700 | $10,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,400 | $20,100 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Utica, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $8,350 | $12,600 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,200 | $8,400 | $12,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,400 | $16,800 | $25,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Utica number
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, Utica wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Utica metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,350, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Utica
Because every project leans on different trades, Utica's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +5% and gutters level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,500 – $13,100 | +5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,600 – $33,400 | +3% |
Utica: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Utica 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
$8,400 to $15,100
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,400 to $20,100
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,400 to $25,100
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,800 – $8,600 | $7,650 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,400 – $15,100 | $13,400 – $20,100 | $18,400 – $25,100 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,000 – $21,500 | $19,100 – $28,700 | $26,300 – $35,900 |
Utica 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 Utica is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $34.34 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 32.1 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 $23.90 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.66 and $30.48 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 46.5 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 $27.16 an hour, which is 9% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $36.50 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 3.4 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 ($34.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $990. At the 25th percentile ($24.07) it shrinks by about $790. The total moves by 5.9% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,390 jobs in the Utica-Rome area. That makes it the 185th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $24.07 | $28.62 | $34.34 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $21.66 | $23.90 | $30.48 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $23.10 | $27.16 | $36.50 | $29.71 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Utica
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.
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.
Climate in Utica: timing your vinyl siding job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Utica Oneida Co Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Utica (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Utica gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and October (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 30 | 14 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 15 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 35 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 55 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 58 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 3.6 | Cold |
How Utica compares
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $17,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NYthis page | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | |
| Syracuse, NY55 miles | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +2% |
| Albany, NY75 miles | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +2% |
| Binghamton, NY90 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +2% |
| Kingston, NY105 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +2% |
| Pittsfield, MA120 miles | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | +14% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Utica comes in at #115 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, Utica is 12% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $9,900 – $29,600 | $19,800 | +18% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $8,700 – $26,000 | $17,400 | +4% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | level |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | +2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $9,150 – $27,400 | $18,300 | +9% |
Cities with a workforce like Utica's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Utica against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $7,150 – $21,500 | $14,300 | −15% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −8% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | −14% |
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Vinyl siding in Utica: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Utica?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,400 to $25,100 in the Utica area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,400 to $20,100. 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 Utica?
About $4 to $12 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 Utica or Syracuse?
Syracuse is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,100, which is 2% more than Utica ($16,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Utica?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,400 out of $16,800. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Utica?
$8,400 to $25,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Utica?
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 Utica area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Utica expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of New York?
Utica is 12% below the New York statewide estimate ($19,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Utica?
The BLS median is $28.62 an hour in the Utica area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.07 to $34.34.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Utica?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,400 to $15,100 and premium work $18,400 to $25,100. 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 Utica?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Utica
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.