Wood fence cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,950 – $7,350
- Per linear ft
- $19.50 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #142
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Greeley, plan on $2,950 to $7,350 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $19.50 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 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$4,250 to $6,050
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 | $1,900 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,250 | $6,050 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,300 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,150 | $2,900 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,150 | $7,350 | 100% |
Why Greeley prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Greeley wages are 0.97 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (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 (100.2) and land at $40 to $150.
Greeley: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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
$2,950 to $4,700
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,250 to $6,050
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,600 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) | $2,950 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $6,050 | $5,600 – $7,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,900 – $6,250 | $5,650 – $8,000 | $7,400 – $9,750 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,800 – $9,300 | $8,450 – $12,000 | $11,100 – $14,600 |
Greeley 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 Greeley is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.38 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 46.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 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 ($30.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($24.38) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 2.0% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th 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% | $24.38 | $27.83 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Climate in Greeley: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Greeley?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs −3% and aluminum fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,950 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
Add-ons priced for Greeley
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greeley by the average of the local wage index (0.97) 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 Greeley 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 $5,100 to $5,500 across Greeley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | +4% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #142 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Greeley is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −5% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +4% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greeley bid
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).
Style
Split-rail and picket styles are cheaper to build than privacy fence, which uses more boards and takes more labor.
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Wood fence in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Greeley?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,950 to $7,350 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $6,050. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Greeley?
About $19.50 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 Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,100, which is 1% less than Greeley ($5,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,150. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Greeley?
$3,900 to $9,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Greeley?
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 Greeley area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 4% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($5,350 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Greeley?
The BLS median is $27.83 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.38 to $30.06.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Greeley?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,700 and premium work $5,600 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 Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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.
+What does "add one gate" add in Greeley?
$140 to $770, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Greeley
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