Wood fence cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,950 – $7,450
- Per linear ft
- $19.50 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Coeur d'Alene area: $2,950 to $7,450 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$4,300 to $6,100
About $28 to $40 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $4,300 | $6,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,200 | $2,950 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $2,950 | $5,200 | $7,450 | 100% |
Why Coeur d'Alene 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, Coeur d'Alene wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Coeur d'Alene is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $2,900 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $40 to $150.
Wood fence: what moves the price in Coeur d'Alene
Height and permits
Fences over about 6 ft often need a permit and a setback check. Permits run $40-$150.
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Coeur d'Alene
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Coeur d'Alene. 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
$2,950 to $4,750
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,300 to $6,100
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,650 to $7,450
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,000 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $5,000 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,950 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,100 | $5,650 – $7,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,950 – $6,300 | $5,700 – $8,100 | $7,500 – $9,850 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,900 – $9,450 | $8,550 – $12,100 | $11,200 – $14,700 |
Extras that change the Coeur d'Alene total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.98 for Coeur d'Alene, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.99) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $780 |
The best months for wood fence in Coeur d'Alene
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Coeur D'Alene (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Coeur d'Alene are March through October: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, November 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.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
What nearby projects cost in Coeur d'Alene
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Coeur d'Alene wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (level) and aluminum fence lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $6,150 | level |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
Who does the work: Coeur d'Alene trade wages
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 Coeur d'Alene the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.00 an hour, 7% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 109.3 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 $24.48 an hour, which is 8% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 149.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Coeur d'Alene has 72,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 254th 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% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
How Coeur d'Alene compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. Missoula is the lowest at about $5,200 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +8% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | level |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $3,250 – $8,200 | $5,700 | +10% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $3,200 – $8,000 | $5,600 | +7% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $3,500 – $8,650 | $6,050 | +17% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | −3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Coeur d'Alene ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −4% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,100 | −2% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $2,900 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −9% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +4% |
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Wood fence in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Coeur d'Alene?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,950 to $7,450 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $6,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Coeur d'Alene?
About $19.50 to $48.50 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,600, which is 8% more than Coeur d'Alene ($5,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,200 out of $5,200. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$3,950 to $9,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 3% above 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 Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $30.11.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,950 to $4,750 and premium work $5,650 to $7,450. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Coeur d'Alene?
$150 to $780, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Coeur d'Alene
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