Wood fence cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,700 – $6,900
- Per linear ft
- $18 – $45.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
Gulfport homeowners pay roughly $2,700 to $6,900 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $18 to $45.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Gulfport is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$3,950 to $5,650
About $26 to $37 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 60% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $1,850 | $2,450 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,800 | $6,900 | 100% |
Why Gulfport prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.78 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Gulfport is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 38% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gulfport 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 (90.0) and land at $35 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Gulfport
Because every project leans on different trades, Gulfport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl fence runs −7% and chain-link fence −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,350 | −12% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
When to schedule wood fence in Gulfport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Gulfport - Biloxi Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Gulfport (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Gulfport gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 69 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 | 61 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 66 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 6.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
Gulfport against nearby metros and the rest of Mississippi
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Gulfport is the priciest of the group. Slidell is the cheapest at $4,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $2,650 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −1% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −1% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,750 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Gulfport comes in at #247 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,700 – $6,900 | $4,800 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Gulfport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $2,900 – $7,250 | $5,100 | +6% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $3,150 – $7,950 | $5,550 | +15% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,150 – $7,800 | $5,500 | +14% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $2,400 – $6,300 | $4,350 | −9% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Gulfport is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.78 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.51 and $25.23 an hour. BLS counts 530 of them working in the area, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $18.69 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. About 1,090 work in the metro. That is 68.9 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 ($25.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($21.51) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 1.4% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 158,310 jobs in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. That makes it the 149th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.51 | $23.78 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Gulfport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Gulfport by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. 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) | $130 – $710 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Gulfport bid
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 Gulfport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gulfport 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
$2,700 to $4,400
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$3,950 to $5,650
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,250 to $6,900
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,800 | $3,500 – $4,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,700 – $4,400 | $3,950 – $5,650 | $5,250 – $6,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,600 – $5,850 | $5,300 – $7,500 | $6,950 – $9,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,400 – $8,700 | $7,900 – $11,200 | $10,400 – $13,700 |
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Wood fence in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Gulfport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,700 to $6,900 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,950 to $5,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Gulfport?
About $18 to $45.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $20 to $50.
+Is wood fence cheaper in Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,750, which is 1% less than Gulfport ($4,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $4,800. Materials are 60% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Gulfport?
$3,600 to $9,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Gulfport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Gulfport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($4,750 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Gulfport?
The BLS median is $23.78 an hour in the Gulfport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.51 to $25.23.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Gulfport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,700 to $4,400 and premium work $5,250 to $6,900. 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 Gulfport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 Gulfport?
$130 to $710, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Gulfport
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