Wood fence cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,150 – $7,850
- Per linear ft
- $20.50 – $51.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #67
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Atlantic City area: $3,150 to $7,850 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. Carpenters earn a median of $29.25 an hour in the Atlantic City area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$4,550 to $6,450
About $30 to $42 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $4,550 | $6,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 | 54% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,200 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,500 | $7,850 | 100% |
Why Atlantic City prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), construction laborers (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Atlantic City the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlantic City is at 99.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,000 nationally becomes $3,000 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.9: $40 to $150.
Optional extras in Atlantic City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for Atlantic City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $160 – $830 |
Why two Atlantic City quotes can differ
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Atlantic City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlantic City. 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
$3,150 to $5,050
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,550 to $6,450
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,950 to $7,850
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,450 | $5,950 – $7,850 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,200 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,550 | $7,900 – $10,400 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,250 – $9,950 | $9,050 – $12,800 | $11,800 – $15,600 |
Atlantic City against nearby metros and the rest of New Jersey
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Vineland is the priciest of the group at $6,100. Dover is the cheapest at $5,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $3,150 – $7,850 | $5,500 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $3,550 – $8,650 | $6,100 | +11% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −9% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | −1% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +8% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $3,000 – $7,550 | $5,300 | −4% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +9% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlantic City ranks #67 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlantic City is 8% below the New Jersey figure.
Elsewhere in New Jersey
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $3,450 – $8,450 | $5,950 | +8% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $3,550 – $8,650 | $6,100 | +11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | −6% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $2,550 – $6,600 | $4,600 | −17% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | −11% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,800 | +5% |
The best months for wood fence in Atlantic City
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlantic City (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 Atlantic City 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
Who does the work: Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.25 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 57.5 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 $26.50 an hour, which is 17% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $35.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 67.6 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 $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 5.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlantic City-Hammonton has 168,700 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 139th 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% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Atlantic City
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlantic City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (+7%) and wood deck lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +2% |
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Wood fence in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Atlantic City?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,150 to $7,850 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,550 to $6,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Atlantic City?
About $20.50 to $51.50 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 Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $6,100, which is 11% more than Atlantic City ($5,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $2,400 out of $5,500. Materials are 54% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Atlantic City?
$4,200 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Atlantic City?
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 Atlantic City area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 8% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($5,950 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $29.25 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $35.44.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Atlantic City?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,150 to $5,050 and premium work $5,950 to $7,850. 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic City?
$160 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Atlantic City
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