Wood fence cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $2,800 – $7,050
- Per linear ft
- $18.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $5,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a wood fence in Morgantown, plan on $2,800 to $7,050 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $18.50 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$4,050 to $5,800
About $26.50 to $38 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,450 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $4,050 | $5,800 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,450 | $2,900 | $4,350 | 59% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $1,950 | $2,600 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,900 | $7,050 | 100% |
What is behind the Morgantown number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 60%, construction laborers at 40%. Weighted together, Morgantown wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (42% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Morgantown metro is 96.3 (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 (93.3) and land at $35 to $140.
Add-ons priced for Morgantown
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Morgantown by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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 – $730 |
How Morgantown compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Morgantown. Winchester is the lowest at about $4,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $2,800 – $7,050 | $4,900 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $3,100 – $7,800 | $5,450 | +11% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $2,800 – $7,100 | $4,950 | level |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $2,850 – $7,250 | $5,050 | +3% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $2,750 – $7,000 | $4,900 | −1% |
| United States | $3,050 – $7,650 | $5,350 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Morgantown comes in at #212 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $7,050; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $4,350 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $2,850 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $5,000 | +1% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $2,800 – $7,150 | $4,950 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Morgantown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $2,950 – $7,400 | $5,150 | +5% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $2,750 – $7,050 | $4,900 | −1% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $2,950 – $7,450 | $5,200 | +6% |
Wood fence: what moves the price in Morgantown
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.
Height and permits
Fences over about 6 ft often need a permit and a setback check. Permits run $40-$150.
Morgantown labor market for wood fence
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 Morgantown is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.64 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 66.8 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 $21.32 an hour, 6% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $24.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 98.0 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 ($28.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($21.73) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 4.2% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,370 jobs in the Morgantown area. That makes it the 268th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 40% | $17.14 | $21.32 | $24.01 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Climate in Morgantown: timing your wood fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Morgantown Hart Fld (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Morgantown (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Morgantown gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Morgantown?
Because every project leans on different trades, Morgantown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, aluminum fence runs −5% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,600 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
Cost by quality level and size in Morgantown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Morgantown 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
$2,800 to $4,500
Pine pickets or split rail, 4 ft
Standard
$4,050 to $5,800
6-ft cedar or treated privacy fence
Premium
$5,350 to $7,050
Premium hardwood or 8-ft privacy fence
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,750 – $3,900 | $3,600 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $2,800 – $4,500 | $4,050 – $5,800 | $5,350 – $7,050 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $3,700 – $5,950 | $5,400 – $7,650 | $7,100 – $9,350 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $5,500 – $8,900 | $8,050 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $14,000 |
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Wood fence in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a wood fence in Morgantown?
For 150 linear ft, expect $2,800 to $7,050 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,050 to $5,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for wood fence in Morgantown?
About $18.50 to $46 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 Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,950, which is 1% more than Morgantown ($4,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $4,900. Materials are 59% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Morgantown?
$3,700 to $9,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood fence need a permit in Morgantown?
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 Morgantown area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for wood fence compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 1% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($4,900 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium wood fence work cost in Morgantown?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $2,800 to $4,500 and premium work $5,350 to $7,050. 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 Morgantown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. 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 Morgantown?
$140 to $730, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood fence near Morgantown
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