Fence Installation Cost
Fence Installation costs most homeowners between$33 and $54 per linear foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full fence installation cost guide βNational β per linear foot
$33 β $54
Typical average: $44
Cost per linear foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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$1,674 β $2,694
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Fence Cost | $2.48β$3.65 | 7% |
| Fence Installation Labor, Basic | $6.22β$14 | 26% |
| Fence Installation Job Supplies | $0.24β$0.28 | 1% |
| Fence Installation Equipment Allowance | $15β$24 | 45% |
| Option: Remove Fencing | $0.46β$1.04 | 2% |
| Yard Fence Debris Disposal | $8.97β$11 | 20% |
Fence Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $38β$63 | +16% | |
| San Jose, CA | $37β$61 | +13% | |
| San Francisco, CA | $37β$61 | +13% | |
| Seattle, WA | $37β$60 | +11% | |
| Chicago, IL | $36β$59 | +9% | |
| Boston, MA | $36β$59 | +9% | |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36β$58 | +7% | |
| Philadelphia, PA | $35β$57 | +5% | |
| San Diego, CA | $35β$57 | +5% | |
| Minneapolis, MN | $35β$57 | +5% | |
| Columbus, OH | $33β$53 | -1% | |
| Phoenix, AZ | $33β$53 | -2% | |
| Denver, CO | $33β$53 | -2% | |
| Atlanta, GA | $32β$52 | -4% | |
| Houston, TX | $32β$51 | -4% | |
| Dallas, TX | $32β$51 | -4% | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $32β$51 | -5% | |
| Miami, FL | $32β$51 | -5% | |
| San Antonio, TX | $32β$51 | -5% | |
| Austin, TX | $32β$51 | -5% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does fence installation cost?
Nationally, fence installation typically costs $33β$54 per linear foot, per homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in fence installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into yard fence cost, fence installation labor, basic, fence installation job supplies, fence installation equipment allowance, option: remove fencing, yard fence debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does fence installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($38β$63) and lowest in Austin, TX ($32β$51), driven by local labor and disposal rates.