Wood fence cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,200
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Boise, plan on $2,850 to $7,200 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $18.50 to $47 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$4,150 to $5,900
About $27 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,300 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 57% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,050 | $2,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,000 | $7,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 41% 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 Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Boise 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 (98.4) and land at $40 to $150.
Boise against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Bend is the priciest of the group at $5,650. Ogden is the cheapest at $4,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | level |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,650 | +12% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Boise comes in at #172 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Boise is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | level |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Boise's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,400 | +7% |
Boise 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 Boise is 0.91 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.45 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. BLS counts 4,080 of them working in the area, 104.1 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 $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.98 and $25.18 an hour. About 4,700 work in the metro. That is 120.0 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 ($30.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $270. At the 25th percentile ($21.63) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 5.4% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 391,790 jobs in the Boise City area. That makes it the 67th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $19.98 | $22.84 | $25.18 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Climate in Boise: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Boise Air Terminal (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and September through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Boise (8 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July and August have 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.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Boise: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boise 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
$2,850 to $4,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,150 to $5,900
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,450 to $7,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 | $3,650 – $4,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,450 – $7,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,650 – $9,100 | $8,250 – $11,700 | $10,800 – $14,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Boise bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Boise
Because every project leans on different trades, Boise's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −5% and wood deck −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
Extras that change the Boise total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Boise by the average of the local wage index (0.91) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 – $750 |
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Wood fence in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,850 to $7,200 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Boise?
About $18.50 to $47 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 Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,000, which is 0% less than Boise ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,000. Materials are 57% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Boise?
$3,800 to $9,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Boise?
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 Boise area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($5,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Boise?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,600 and premium work $5,450 to $7,200. 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 Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June and September 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 Boise?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Boise
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