Wood fence cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,050 – $7,550
- Per linear ft
- $20 – $49.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Davenport, plan on $3,050 to $7,550 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $20 to $49.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$4,400 to $6,200
About $29 to $40.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $4,400 | $6,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,850 | $4,250 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,200 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $3,050 | $5,300 | $7,550 | 100% |
Where the Davenport price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Davenport is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,850, compared with $3,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.1) and land at $35 to $130.
How Davenport compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Davenport. Iowa City is the lowest at about $4,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $3,050 – $7,550 | $5,300 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −7% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,800 | +9% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,650 | +6% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −4% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #109 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Davenport is 4% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $2,950 – $7,350 | $5,150 | −3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −7% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $2,900 – $7,300 | $5,100 | −4% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −6% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | −5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −11% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −7% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −7% |
Climate in Davenport: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Davenport (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 Davenport (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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Davenport 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 Davenport is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 37.1 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 $26.14 an hour, 15% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. About 1,320 work in the metro. That is 73.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 5.7% or 5.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, chain-link fence runs +3% and vinyl fence −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,400 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Davenport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Davenport by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $150 – $800 |
Why two Davenport quotes can differ
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.
Slope and soil
Hills, rock, and tree roots slow post digging.
Cost by quality level and size in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport 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
$3,050 to $4,850
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,400 to $6,200
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,750 to $7,550
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,150 | $3,850 – $5,100 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,050 – $4,850 | $4,400 – $6,200 | $5,750 – $7,550 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,050 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $10,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,050 – $9,600 | $8,700 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $15,000 |
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Wood fence in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,050 to $7,550 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,400 to $6,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Davenport?
About $20 to $49.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,900, which is 7% less than Davenport ($5,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,300. Materials are 53% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Davenport?
$4,050 to $10,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 4% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($5,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,050 to $4,850 and premium work $5,750 to $7,550. 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 Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Davenport?
$150 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Davenport
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