Vinyl siding cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $7,750 – $23,300
- Per sq ft of wall
- $3.70 – $11
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #184
- 1 = most expensive
Morgantown homeowners pay roughly $7,750 to $23,300 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $3.70 to $11 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Morgantown is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$12,400 to $18,600
About $5.90 to $8.90 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,450 | $9,700 |
| Labor | $5,950 | $8,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,400 | $18,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $8,100 | $12,100 | 52% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $7,450 | $11,200 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $7,750 | $15,500 | $23,300 | 100% |
Where the Morgantown price comes from
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, Morgantown wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Morgantown 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 (93.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Morgantown. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Morgantown
Because every project leans on different trades, Morgantown'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 | $5,700 – $11,800 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $860 – $3,600 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,850 – $31,500 | −3% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Morgantown
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Morgantown Hart Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Morgantown (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Morgantown gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
Is Morgantown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,100 sq ft of wall), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $17,000. Winchester is the cheapest at $15,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $7,750 – $23,300 | $15,500 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $8,500 – $25,600 | $17,000 | +10% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $7,650 – $22,900 | $15,300 | −2% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $7,950 – $23,900 | $15,900 | +3% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $7,700 – $23,100 | $15,400 | −1% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Morgantown comes in at #184 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, Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $7,800 – $23,500 | $15,600 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $7,850 – $23,600 | $15,700 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Morgantown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $7,600 – $22,700 | $15,200 | −2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $8,050 – $24,200 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $7,550 – $22,700 | $15,100 | −3% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $8,150 – $24,500 | $16,300 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Morgantown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Morgantown 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
$7,750 to $14,000
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$12,400 to $18,600
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$17,100 to $23,300
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $4,450 – $8,000 | $7,100 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,300 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $7,750 – $14,000 | $12,400 – $18,600 | $17,100 – $23,300 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $11,100 – $20,000 | $17,800 – $26,600 | $24,400 – $33,300 |
Why two Morgantown quotes can differ
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.
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 Morgantown is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.64 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 66.8 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 $21.32 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $24.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 98.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Morgantown metro, so we used the West Virginia statewide median: $34.81 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $35.78 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $760. At the 25th percentile ($21.73) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 4.9% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,370 jobs in the Morgantown area. That makes it the 268th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.14 | $21.32 | $24.01 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $22.55 | $34.81 | $35.78 | $29.71 | 1.17 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Vinyl siding in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Morgantown?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $7,750 to $23,300 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,400 to $18,600. 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 Morgantown?
About $3.70 to $11 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 Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $15,700, which is 1% more than Morgantown ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $7,450 out of $15,500. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Morgantown?
$7,750 to $23,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Morgantown?
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 Morgantown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 1% 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 Morgantown?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Morgantown?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $7,750 to $14,000 and premium work $17,100 to $23,300. 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 Morgantown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. 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 Morgantown
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.