Vinyl siding cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,350 – $25,000
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.95 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
Fargo homeowners pay roughly $8,350 to $25,000 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.95 to $12 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fargo is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fargo, ND, standard level
$13,300 to $20,000
About $6.35 to $9.55 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,650 |
| Labor | $6,900 | $10,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,300 | $20,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,000 | $8,050 | $12,100 | 48% |
| Labor | $4,300 | $8,650 | $13,000 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,350 | $16,700 | $25,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Fargo 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, Fargo wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fargo metro is 95.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,050, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Fargo
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.
When to schedule vinyl siding in Fargo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fargo Hector Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fargo (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Fargo gets about 24 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.5 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 18 | 0 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 23 | 4 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 48 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 35 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 38 | 21 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 24 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Fargo
Because every project leans on different trades, Fargo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, metal roof runs +6% and attic insulation −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,450 – $12,900 | +4% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,200 – $34,000 | +6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Fargo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fargo 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
$8,350 to $15,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,300 to $20,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,300 to $25,000
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,750 – $8,550 | $7,600 – $11,400 | $10,500 – $14,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,350 – $15,000 | $13,300 – $20,000 | $18,300 – $25,000 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,900 – $21,400 | $19,100 – $28,600 | $26,200 – $35,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Fargo is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.06 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 59.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.29 and $29.85 an hour. About 1,760 work in the metro. That is 118.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.60 an hour, which is 30% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.33 and $39.13 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 6.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $470. At the 25th percentile ($23.34) it shrinks by about $870. The total moves by 2.8% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 148,660 jobs in the Fargo area. That makes it the 156th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.34 | $28.34 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.29 | $23.72 | $29.85 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.33 | $38.60 | $39.13 | $29.71 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Fargo against nearby metros and the rest of North Dakota
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fargo. Sioux Falls is the lowest at about $15,300 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 235 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | +3% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −3% |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $9,550 – $28,700 | $19,100 | +15% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $8,750 – $26,200 | $17,500 | +5% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −8% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Fargo comes in at #118 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, Fargo is 2% above the North Dakota figure.
Other North Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fargo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −13% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −11% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $7,450 – $22,400 | $14,900 | −11% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +16% |
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Vinyl siding in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Fargo?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,350 to $25,000 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,300 to $20,000. 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 Fargo?
About $3.95 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 Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $17,100, which is 3% more than Fargo ($16,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $8,650 out of $16,700. Materials are 48% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Fargo?
$8,350 to $25,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Fargo?
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 Fargo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 2% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($16,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fargo?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $31.06.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Fargo?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,350 to $15,000 and premium work $18,300 to $25,000. 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 Fargo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April 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 Fargo
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.