Wood fence cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,450 – $8,600
- Per linear ft
- $23 – $56
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Oxnard, CA usually costs $3,450 to $8,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $23 to $56 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $690 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$5,000 to $7,050
About $33 to $46 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $5,000 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,150 | $4,750 | 52% |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,800 | $3,700 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $3,450 | $6,050 | $8,600 | 100% |
Why Oxnard prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Oxnard is 1.23 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Oxnard is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,150 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 110.5: $45 to $170.
How Oxnard compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Oxnard. Visalia is the lowest at about $5,600 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 130 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,050 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +1% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | −4% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $3,550 – $8,700 | $6,150 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −7% |
| California (statewide) | $3,550 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +2% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Oxnard ranks #18 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Oxnard is 2% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $3,500 – $8,700 | $6,100 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $3,900 – $9,550 | $6,750 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $3,700 – $9,000 | $6,350 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −11% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $3,100 – $7,650 | $5,400 | −11% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $3,300 – $8,300 | $5,800 | −4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −15% |
Why two Oxnard quotes can differ
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).
Style
Split-rail and picket styles are cheaper to build than privacy fence, which uses more boards and takes more labor.
Height and permits
Fences over about 6 ft often need a permit and a setback check. Permits run $40-$150.
What local crews earn in Oxnard
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Oxnard the blend is 1.23.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.61 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 63.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 55.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura has 323,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 79th 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% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Oxnard weather and the wood fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Oxnard wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+17%) and vinyl fence lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,750 – $7,250 | +17% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Oxnard
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Oxnard. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$3,450 to $5,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$5,000 to $7,050
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,550 to $8,600
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,350 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,450 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,050 | $6,550 – $8,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,600 – $7,350 | $6,650 – $9,350 | $8,700 – $11,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,900 – $11,000 | $9,950 – $14,000 | $13,000 – $17,000 |
Optional extras in Oxnard
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.14 for Oxnard, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.23) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $170 – $910 |
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Wood fence in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Oxnard?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,450 to $8,600 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $5,000 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Oxnard?
About $23 to $56 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,000, which is 1% less than Oxnard ($6,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $6,050. Materials are 52% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Oxnard?
$4,600 to $11,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Oxnard?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Oxnard area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($6,150 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Oxnard?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.47 to $40.40.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Oxnard?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,450 to $5,500 and premium work $6,550 to $8,600. Basic means: pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft. Premium means: premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence.
+Is there a bad season to install a wood fence in Oxnard?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Oxnard?
$170 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Oxnard
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