Wood fence cost in Beaumont, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,850 – $7,200
- Per linear ft
- $19 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
Beaumont homeowners pay roughly $2,850 to $7,200 to install a wood fence at 150 linear ft, or $19 to $47 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Beaumont is 6% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Beaumont, TX, standard level
$4,150 to $5,900
About $27.50 to $38.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $4,150 | $5,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Beaumont, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,400 | $2,800 | $4,200 | 56% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,150 | $2,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,850 | $5,050 | $7,200 | 100% |
Where the Beaumont 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 $28.02 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Beaumont is 0.95 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Beaumont metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $2,800, 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.
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 Beaumont is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.02 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 61.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 40% of the weighting: a median of $21.27 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.64 and $28.00 an hour. About 3,340 work in the metro. That is 204.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($22.76) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 1.9% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 163,220 jobs in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. That makes it the 144th 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% | $22.76 | $28.02 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.64 | $21.27 | $28.00 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Why two Beaumont quotes can differ
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).
Optional extras in Beaumont
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Beaumont by the average of the local wage index (0.95) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. 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) | $140 – $760 |
When to schedule wood fence in Beaumont
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Beaumont City (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Beaumont (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Beaumont gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.4 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 95 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 | 63 | 43 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 68 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 7.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 51 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
Is Beaumont 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 $4,650 to $5,050 across Beaumont and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TXthis page | $2,850 – $7,200 | $5,050 | |
| Lake Charles, LA60 miles | $2,700 – $6,850 | $4,800 | −5% |
| Houston, TX70 miles | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −1% |
| Lafayette, LA125 miles | $2,650 – $6,750 | $4,700 | −7% |
| Alexandria, LA130 miles | $2,600 – $6,650 | $4,650 | −8% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $2,600 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −3% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Beaumont comes in at #165 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Beaumont is 3% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $2,850 – $7,350 | $5,100 | +1% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $2,800 – $7,200 | $5,000 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,850 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $2,550 – $6,500 | $4,550 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $2,500 – $6,450 | $4,500 | −11% |
Cities with a workforce like Beaumont's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Beaumont against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | −2% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,200 | +3% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $2,650 – $6,800 | $4,750 | −6% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $2,650 – $6,700 | $4,650 | −7% |
Beaumont: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Beaumont 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
$2,850 to $4,600
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,150 to $5,900
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,500 to $7,200
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,950 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,000 | $3,700 – $4,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,850 – $4,600 | $4,150 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,200 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,800 – $6,100 | $5,550 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,700 – $9,150 | $8,300 – $11,700 | $10,900 – $14,300 |
Planning more than one job in Beaumont?
Because every project leans on different trades, Beaumont's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, wood deck runs −5% and aluminum fence −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,800 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,300 | −5% |
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Wood fence in Beaumont: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Beaumont?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,850 to $7,200 in the Beaumont area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,150 to $5,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Beaumont?
About $19 to $47 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 Beaumont or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,800, which is 5% less than Beaumont ($5,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Beaumont?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $5,050. Materials are 56% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Beaumont?
$3,800 to $9,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Beaumont?
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 Beaumont area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Beaumont expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Beaumont is 3% above the Texas statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Beaumont?
The BLS median is $28.02 an hour in the Beaumont area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $30.06.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Beaumont?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,850 to $4,600 and premium work $5,500 to $7,200. 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 Beaumont?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Beaumont?
$140 to $760, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Beaumont
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