Wood fence cost in Prescott Valley, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,900 – $7,350
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #151
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Prescott Valley, plan on $2,900 to $7,350 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $19 to $48 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Prescott Valley, AZ, standard level
$4,250 to $6,000
About $28 to $39.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,150 | $2,850 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,900 | $5,100 | $7,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Prescott Valley number
Labor is 42% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Prescott Valley the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Prescott Valley metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,900, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $40 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in Prescott Valley
Because every project leans on different trades, Prescott Valley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs −4% and aluminum fence −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,900 | −4% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,800 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,500 | −5% |
Why two Prescott Valley quotes can differ
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Composite
A composite wood-look privacy fence is $55-$85 per linear foot installed (HomeGuide).
Wood species
A 6-ft privacy fence is $25-$50 per linear foot installed; an 8-ft one goes up to $75. Tropical hardwood privacy fences run $35-$55 (HomeGuide).
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Prescott Valley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Prescott Valley 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,900 to $4,700
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,250 to $6,000
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,550 to $7,350
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,150 | $2,850 – $4,050 | $3,750 – $4,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,900 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $6,000 | $5,550 – $7,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,850 – $6,200 | $5,650 – $7,950 | $7,400 – $9,750 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,800 – $9,300 | $8,400 – $11,900 | $11,000 – $14,500 |
Prescott Valley labor market for wood fence
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Prescott Valley is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.69 and $30.34 an hour. BLS counts 440 of them working in the area, 60.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $23.38 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 152.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($22.69) it shrinks by about $210. The total moves by 2.8% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,300 jobs in the Prescott Valley-Prescott area. That makes it the 253rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.69 | $27.20 | $30.34 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.09 | $22.17 | $23.38 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Prescott Valley
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Prescott Valley by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.96. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $140 – $770 |
Is Prescott Valley 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 150 linear ft range from $4,850 to $5,300 across Prescott Valley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZthis page | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ95 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ100 miles | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −5% |
| Phoenix, AZ105 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Yuma, AZ150 miles | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −5% |
| Las Vegas, NV175 miles | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +3% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | +1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Prescott Valley comes in at #151 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Prescott Valley is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Other Arizona metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −5% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $2,750 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Prescott Valley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Prescott Valley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −8% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +2% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +2% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | level |
Climate in Prescott Valley: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Prescott Love Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Prescott Valley (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Prescott Valley gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, July and August (2.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 51 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 | 53 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 39 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 63 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 61 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 54 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 32 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 1.0 | Workable |
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Wood fence in Prescott Valley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Prescott Valley?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,900 to $7,350 in the Prescott Valley area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $6,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Prescott Valley?
About $19 to $48 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Prescott Valley or Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,100, which is 0% less than Prescott Valley ($5,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Prescott Valley?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,100. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Prescott Valley?
$3,850 to $9,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Prescott Valley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Prescott Valley area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Prescott Valley expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Arizona?
Prescott Valley is 1% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($5,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Prescott Valley?
The BLS median is $27.20 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.69 to $30.34.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Prescott Valley?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,900 to $4,700 and premium work $5,550 to $7,350. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+When is the best time to install a wood fence in Prescott Valley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. April and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Prescott Valley?
$140 to $770, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Prescott Valley
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 a Wood Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Vinyl Fence 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