Vinyl siding cost in York, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $8,500 – $25,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.05 – $12
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
New vinyl siding in York, PA usually costs $8,500 to $25,500 for 2,100 sq ft of wall. That works out to about $4.05 to $12 per sq ft of wall before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.40 an hour in the York area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in York, PA, standard level
$13,600 to $20,400
About $6.50 to $9.70 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,750 | $10,100 |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $13,600 | $20,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in York, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,250 | $8,450 | $12,700 | 50% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $8,550 | $12,800 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $8,500 | $17,000 | $25,500 | 100% |
Where the York price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.40 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for York is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. York is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $8,400 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.0: $0 to $0.
York weather and the vinyl siding calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, York 3 Ssw Pump Stn (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 York are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
York gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (5.1 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 28 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 | 41 | 21 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 23 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 63 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 55 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 26 | 3.5 | Workable |
How York compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than York. Chambersburg is the lowest at about $15,900 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 55 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | $8,500 – $25,500 | $17,000 | |
| Lancaster, PA25 miles | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
| Harrisburg, PA35 miles | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Baltimore, MD45 miles | $8,550 – $25,600 | $17,100 | level |
| Chambersburg, PA55 miles | $7,950 – $23,800 | $15,900 | −7% |
| Reading, PA55 miles | $8,300 – $24,800 | $16,600 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, York ranks #92 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, York is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $8,650 – $25,900 | $17,300 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $8,250 – $24,800 | $16,500 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is York against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $7,350 – $22,000 | $14,700 | −14% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −10% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $9,450 – $28,300 | $18,900 | +11% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $7,800 – $23,400 | $15,600 | −8% |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in York
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.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in York
Jobs that often go together with vinyl siding are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same York wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+1%) and roof replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,000 – $12,400 | −1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,200 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,950 – $32,200 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in York
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to York. 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
$8,500 to $15,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$13,600 to $20,400
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$18,700 to $25,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,850 – $8,750 | $7,750 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $8,500 – $15,300 | $13,600 – $20,400 | $18,700 – $25,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,100 – $21,900 | $19,400 – $29,200 | $26,700 – $36,400 |
What local crews earn in York
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 York the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.40 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $38.86 an hour. About 1,190 work in the metro. That is 64.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.72 an hour, which is 5% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $28.97 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 68.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.02 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $24.43 and $40.93 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 9.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 9.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
York-Hanover has 183,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 125th 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% | $23.63 | $29.40 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.34 | $23.72 | $28.97 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $24.43 | $29.02 | $40.93 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in York: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in York?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $8,500 to $25,500 in the York area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,600 to $20,400. 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 York?
About $4.05 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 York or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $16,500, which is 3% less than York ($17,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in York?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $8,550 out of $17,000. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in York?
$8,500 to $25,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in York?
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 York area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is York expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
York is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($16,800 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in York?
The BLS median is $29.40 an hour in the York area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $38.86.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in York?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $8,500 to $15,300 and premium work $18,700 to $25,500. 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 York?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 York
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.