Fence Cost per Foot (2026): Prices by Material
Most U.S. residential fences cost between $14 and $75 per linear foot installed, depending mostly on material and height.
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Installed cost per foot, 6 ft fence
| Material | Materials / ft | Labor / ft | Installed / ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $8–$15 | $6–$12 | $14–$27 |
| Wood (pine/spruce) | $10–$18 | $10–$18 | $20–$36 |
| Pressure-treated | $12–$20 | $10–$18 | $22–$38 |
| Cedar | $15–$28 | $12–$20 | $27–$48 |
| Vinyl | $20–$35 | $12–$20 | $32–$55 |
| Aluminum | $25–$40 | $12–$22 | $37–$62 |
| Composite | $30–$50 | $15–$25 | $45–$75 |
These are the same baseline assumptions our calculator uses. They are national ranges, not local quotes. See the methodology.
What moves the price
- Height: 4 ft fences cost about 25% less than 6 ft; 8 ft about 35% more.
- Location: local labor rates and material availability vary widely; our calculator uses a national baseline, so local quotes may be higher or lower.
- Terrain and access: slopes, rock, roots and narrow access raise labor.
- Gates and extras: each gate, decorative caps, lattice tops and staining add cost.
Worked example
200 ft of 6 ft cedar with two gates, professionally installed on flat ground: roughly 192 ft × $27–$48 ≈ $5,200–$9,200 plus gates and concrete — about $6,300–$11,000 total.
All figures are estimates based on baseline U.S. assumptions, not contractor quotes.