Wood fence cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,200 – $7,900
- Per linear ft
- $21 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #61
- 1 = most expensive
Hartford homeowners pay roughly $3,200 to $7,900 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $21 to $51.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hartford is 4% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$4,600 to $6,500
About $30 to $42.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $2,850 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $4,600 | $6,500 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,400 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,500 | $3,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,200 | $5,550 | $7,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Hartford number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.14 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hartford is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hartford metro is 97.3 (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 (102.7) and land at $40 to $150.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Hartford is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.14 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.29 and $40.07 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 27.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.06 an hour, 19% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $35.02 an hour. About 2,430 work in the metro. That is 40.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($28.29) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 7.5% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 599,770 jobs in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area. That makes it the 47th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $22.76 | $27.06 | $35.02 | $22.66 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Hartford 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.
What nearby projects cost in Hartford
Because every project leans on different trades, Hartford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +8% and vinyl fence +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,700 | +8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,950 – $11,800 | +4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,750 – $15,600 | +3% |
Is Hartford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $5,900. Norwich is the cheapest at $5,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −2% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $3,400 – $8,350 | $5,900 | +6% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Hartford comes in at #61 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Hartford is 0% below the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $3,200 – $7,900 | $5,550 | level |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $3,250 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Hartford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −10% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −7% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −10% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | −1% |
Extras that change the Hartford total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Hartford by the average of the local wage index (1.12) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.05. 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) | $160 – $840 |
When to schedule wood fence in Hartford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hartford Brainard 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 Hartford (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.
Hartford gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.2 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 17 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 | 37 | 20 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 64 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.8 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Hartford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hartford 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
$3,200 to $5,050
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,600 to $6,500
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,000 to $7,900
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,150 – $3,400 | $3,100 – $4,350 | $4,050 – $5,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,050 | $4,600 – $6,500 | $6,000 – $7,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,250 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,600 | $7,950 – $10,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,300 – $10,000 | $9,100 – $12,800 | $11,900 – $15,600 |
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Wood fence in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,200 to $7,900 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,600 to $6,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Hartford?
About $21 to $51.50 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 Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,450, which is 2% less than Hartford ($5,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $5,550. Materials are 53% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Hartford?
$4,250 to $10,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Hartford?
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 Hartford area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford is 0% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($5,550 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hartford?
The BLS median is $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.29 to $40.07.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Hartford?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,200 to $5,050 and premium work $6,000 to $7,900. 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 Hartford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May 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 Hartford?
$160 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Hartford
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