Wood fence cost in Idaho Falls, 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
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Idaho Falls, 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 $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Idaho Falls, 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 | $110 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 58% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,050 | $2,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,000 | $7,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Idaho Falls number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Idaho Falls wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 41% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $40 to $140.
Climate in Idaho Falls: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Idaho Falls Fanning Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Idaho Falls (8 of 12 months). 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.
Idaho Falls gets about 10 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, May and June (1.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 26 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 | 29 | 12 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 16 | 0.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 25 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 38 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 45 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 49 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 48 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 41 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 31 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 30 | 13 | 0.8 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Idaho Falls
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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) | $3,750 – $6,100 | $5,500 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,650 – $9,100 | $8,200 – $11,700 | $10,800 – $14,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Idaho Falls 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.
Is Idaho Falls 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 $4,950 to $5,450 across Idaho Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | +8% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $3,000 – $7,500 | $5,250 | +4% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | level |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #175 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 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 Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $2,700 – $6,950 | $4,850 | −4% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | −4% |
Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls is 0.91 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 91.6 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 $22.05 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $26.56 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 118.5 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 ($31.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($21.83) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 5.6% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $18.83 | $22.05 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Idaho Falls
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −5% and wood deck −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
Add-ons priced for Idaho Falls
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Idaho Falls?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,850 to $7,200 in the Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls?
About $18.50 to $47 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 1% less than Idaho Falls ($5,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $5,000. Materials are 58% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$3,750 to $9,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Idaho Falls?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $140 for fees in the Idaho Falls area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.83 to $31.11.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls?
$140 to $750, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Idaho Falls
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