Vinyl siding cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,150 – $21,500
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.40 – $10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Longview homeowners pay roughly $7,150 to $21,500 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.40 to $10 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Longview is 15% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, 24% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Longview, TX, standard level
$11,400 to $17,200
About $5.45 to $8.20 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $5,150 | $7,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,400 | $17,200 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,900 | $11,800 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $6,450 | $9,650 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,150 | $14,300 | $21,500 | 100% |
Why Longview prices look the way they do
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (30%), sheet metal workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Longview the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,900, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Longview?
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −6% and roof replacement −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,800 – $10,200 | −19% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,050 – $3,600 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,750 | −6% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,700 – $26,900 | −19% |
Is Longview cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $14,000 to $15,800 across Longview and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $7,150 – $21,500 | $14,300 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $7,100 – $21,400 | $14,200 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $7,300 – $21,900 | $14,600 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −2% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +11% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | +1% |
| Texas (statewide) | $7,600 – $22,800 | $15,200 | +6% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #287 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, Longview is 6% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $7,900 – $23,700 | $15,800 | +11% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | +7% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $7,400 – $22,200 | $14,800 | +4% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $7,000 – $21,000 | $14,000 | −2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,900 – $20,700 | $13,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $8,400 – $25,100 | $16,800 | +17% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $7,200 – $21,600 | $14,400 | level |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $8,000 – $24,000 | $16,000 | +12% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $7,750 – $23,200 | $15,500 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Longview
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview 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
$7,150 to $12,900
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$11,400 to $17,200
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$15,700 to $21,500
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,100 – $7,350 | $6,550 – $9,800 | $9,000 – $12,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,150 – $12,900 | $11,400 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,500 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $10,200 – $18,400 | $16,400 – $24,500 | $22,500 – $30,700 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Longview
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Longview #2 (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Longview (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 58 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Longview bid
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).
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 Longview is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.19 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $27.83 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 31.3 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 $18.19 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 136.4 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 $20.11 an hour, which is 32% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $17.63 and $23.46 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 7.6 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 ($27.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $980. At the 25th percentile ($21.58) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 6.8% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th 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% | $21.58 | $22.19 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $17.63 | $20.11 | $23.46 | $29.71 | 0.68 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Longview?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,150 to $21,500 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $11,400 to $17,200. 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 Longview?
About $3.40 to $10 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 Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $14,200, which is 1% less than Longview ($14,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $6,450 out of $14,300. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Longview?
$7,150 to $21,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 6% below the Texas statewide estimate ($15,200 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Longview?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.58 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Longview?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,150 to $12,900 and premium work $15,700 to $21,500. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January 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 Longview
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.