Wood fence cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,300 – $8,150
- Per linear ft
- $22 – $53.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #44
- 1 = most expensive
A wood fence in Barnstable, MA usually costs $3,300 to $8,150 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $22 to $53.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $380 more. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$4,750 to $6,700
About $31 to $44 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,700 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $2,700 | $3,650 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,700 | $8,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Barnstable number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $33.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.21 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 48% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Barnstable is at 97.0 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 98.4: $40 to $150.
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. 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
$3,300 to $5,250
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,750 to $6,700
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$6,200 to $8,150
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,200 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,500 | $4,150 – $5,500 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,300 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,700 | $6,200 – $8,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,400 – $6,950 | $6,300 – $8,900 | $8,250 – $10,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,600 – $10,400 | $9,450 – $13,300 | $12,300 – $16,100 |
Optional extras in Barnstable
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.09 for Barnstable, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.21) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $870 |
What local crews earn in Barnstable
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 Barnstable the blend is 1.21.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $33.93 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,280 work in the metro. That is 136.0 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 $28.87 an hour, which is 27% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 79.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th 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% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Wood fence: what moves the price in Barnstable
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.
Is Barnstable 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 $5,300 to $6,000 across Barnstable and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $3,300 – $8,150 | $5,700 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | −4% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $3,450 – $8,500 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −5% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $3,000 – $7,600 | $5,300 | −7% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +4% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #44 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable is 4% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $3,450 – $8,500 | $6,000 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $3,350 – $8,250 | $5,800 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $3,400 – $8,350 | $5,900 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $3,100 – $7,700 | $5,400 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −19% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,200 | −9% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,550 – $6,550 | $4,550 | −21% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −14% |
Barnstable weather and the wood fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Barnstable are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+13%) and vinyl fence lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $7,000 | +13% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,100 | +6% |
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Wood fence in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,300 to $8,150 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $6,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Barnstable?
About $22 to $53.50 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,500, which is 4% less than Barnstable ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $5,700. Materials are 51% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Barnstable?
$4,400 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,250 and premium work $6,200 to $8,150. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable?
$160 to $870, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Barnstable
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