Vinyl siding cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,900 – $23,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.75 – $11.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
Huntington homeowners pay roughly $7,900 to $23,800 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.75 to $11.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Huntington is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Huntington area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Huntington, WV, standard level
$12,700 to $19,000
About $6.05 to $9.05 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $6,200 | $9,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,700 | $19,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 51% |
| Labor | $3,850 | $7,750 | $11,600 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,900 | $15,800 | $23,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Huntington number
Labor is 49% 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 Huntington the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntington metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,100, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.4) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −1% and attic insulation −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $870 – $3,600 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,700 – $31,100 | −4% |
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 Huntington is 0.92 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 55.4 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 $21.72 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $28.49 an hour. About 1,580 work in the metro. That is 112.3 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 $35.56 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $35.78 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 9.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.27 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $910. At the 25th percentile ($19.78) it shrinks by about $900. The total moves by 5.8% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 140,740 jobs in the Huntington-Ashland area. That makes it the 159th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.76 | $21.72 | $28.49 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.48 | $35.56 | $35.78 | $29.71 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Huntington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntington 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
$7,900 to $14,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,700 to $19,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,400 to $23,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,550 – $8,150 | $7,250 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,600 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,900 – $14,300 | $12,700 – $19,000 | $17,400 – $23,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,300 – $20,400 | $18,100 – $27,200 | $24,900 – $33,900 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Huntington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Huntington Tri State Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Huntington (11 of 12 months). 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.
Huntington gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 43 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | Workable |
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Huntington
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.
Is Huntington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Huntington. Kingsport is the lowest at about $15,300 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $7,800 – $23,500 | $15,600 | −1% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −1% |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | +12% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $7,650 – $23,000 | $15,300 | −3% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | −3% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntington comes in at #166 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, Huntington is 3% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $7,800 – $23,500 | $15,600 | −1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | −2% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Huntington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +23% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | +4% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $7,400 – $22,100 | $14,800 | −7% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $9,050 – $27,200 | $18,100 | +14% |
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Vinyl siding in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Huntington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,900 to $23,800 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,700 to $19,000. 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 Huntington?
About $3.75 to $11.50 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 Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,600, which is 1% less than Huntington ($15,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $7,750 out of $15,800. Materials are 51% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Huntington?
$7,900 to $23,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Huntington?
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 Huntington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 3% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($15,400 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.78 to $30.27.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Huntington?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,900 to $14,300 and premium work $17,400 to $23,800. 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 Huntington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. October 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 Huntington
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.