Wood fence cost in Syracuse, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $3,100 – $7,750
- Per linear ft
- $20.50 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood fence in the Syracuse area: $3,100 to $7,750 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 $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Syracuse, NY, standard level
$4,500 to $6,350
About $29.50 to $41.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,500 | $6,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Syracuse, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 | 55% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,350 | $3,100 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,400 | $7,750 | 100% |
Why Syracuse 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 $29.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Syracuse is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Syracuse is at 99.7 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 95.7: $40 to $140.
Is Syracuse cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Syracuse. Rochester is the lowest at about $5,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NYthis page | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,400 | |
| Utica, NY55 miles | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
| Binghamton, NY60 miles | $3,100 – $7,750 | $5,450 | level |
| Rochester, NY70 miles | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
| Albany, NY115 miles | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA115 miles | $3,050 – $7,700 | $5,350 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $3,450 – $8,550 | $6,000 | +11% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Syracuse ranks #84 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Syracuse is 10% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $3,600 – $8,900 | $6,250 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $3,350 – $8,400 | $5,850 | +8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Syracuse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,500 | −17% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −9% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $3,000 – $7,450 | $5,250 | −3% |
Who does the work: Syracuse 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 Syracuse the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.93 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $36.26 an hour. About 1,490 work in the metro. That is 49.6 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 $23.64 an hour, which is 4% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $34.90 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 55.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than 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 $270. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 5.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Syracuse has 300,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 85th 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% | $24.13 | $29.93 | $36.26 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $21.52 | $23.64 | $34.90 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Syracuse?
Jobs that often go together with wood fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Syracuse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, chain-link fence comes out highest (+2%) and vinyl fence lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,200 | level |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,300 | +2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,300 | +1% |
The best months for wood fence in Syracuse
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Syracuse Hancock Intl 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 Syracuse are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Syracuse gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 128 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and October (3.9 inches in October). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 32 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 36 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 33 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood fence pricing in Syracuse
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Syracuse. 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
$3,100 to $4,950
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,500 to $6,350
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,850 to $7,750
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,250 | $3,950 – $5,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $3,100 – $4,950 | $4,500 – $6,350 | $5,850 – $7,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $4,100 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,400 | $7,800 – $10,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $6,150 – $9,800 | $8,900 – $12,600 | $11,600 – $15,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Syracuse 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).
Extras that change the Syracuse total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Syracuse, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.03) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $150 – $810 |
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Wood fence in Syracuse: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Syracuse?
For 150 linear ft, expect $3,100 to $7,750 in the Syracuse area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,500 to $6,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Syracuse?
About $20.50 to $50.50 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 Syracuse or Utica?
Utica is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $5,350, which is 1% less than Syracuse ($5,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Syracuse?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $5,400. Materials are 55% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Syracuse?
$4,100 to $10,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Syracuse?
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 Syracuse area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Syracuse expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of New York?
Syracuse is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($6,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Syracuse?
The BLS median is $29.93 an hour in the Syracuse area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $36.26.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Syracuse?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $3,100 to $4,950 and premium work $5,850 to $7,750. 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 Syracuse?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. September 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 Syracuse?
$150 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Syracuse
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