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2026 cost guide

How much does a fence cost?

Installing a fence costs about $2,200–$6,500 nationally in 2026 for about 150 linear feet of 6-foot privacy fence — roughly 15–45 per linear foot. Costs run lower in Mississippi and higher in Hawaii; see your state below.

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What drives the cost

Fence cost depends on linear footage, height, and material — chain-link and wood are cheaper, while vinyl, aluminum, and composite cost more. Gates, sloped or rocky terrain, post setting in concrete, and tearing out an old fence all raise the price.

Fence installation cost by state (2026)

Fence installation typical cost in selected U.S. states, 2026Hawaii$6,300California$5,750New York$5,550Washington$5,000Texas$4,150Ohio$4,100Georgia$4,000Mississippi$3,700
Typical mid-range a fence cost across selected states (2026 estimate).
StateTypical rangePer linear foot
Alabama$1,900–$5,700$13.2–$39.6Details →
Alaska$2,800–$8,300$19.2–$57.6Details →
Arizona$2,100–$6,300$14.55–$43.65Details →
Arkansas$1,900–$5,600$12.9–$38.7Details →
California$2,900–$8,600$19.8–$59.4Details →
Colorado$2,300–$6,900$15.9–$47.7Details →
Connecticut$2,600–$7,700$17.7–$53.1Details →
Delaware$2,300–$6,700$15.45–$46.35Details →
District of Columbia$2,800–$8,100$18.75–$56.25Details →
Florida$2,200–$6,400$14.7–$44.1Details →
Georgia$2,000–$6,000$13.95–$41.85Details →
Hawaii$3,200–$9,400$21.75–$65.25Details →
Idaho$2,100–$6,200$14.25–$42.75Details →
Illinois$2,400–$7,000$16.2–$48.6Details →
Indiana$2,000–$6,000$13.8–$41.4Details →
Iowa$2,000–$5,900$13.5–$40.5Details →
Kansas$1,900–$5,700$13.2–$39.6Details →
Kentucky$2,000–$5,800$13.35–$40.05Details →
Louisiana$2,000–$5,900$13.65–$40.95Details →
Maine$2,300–$6,800$15.6–$46.8Details →
Maryland$2,500–$7,300$16.8–$50.4Details →
Massachusetts$2,700–$8,100$18.6–$55.8Details →
Michigan$2,100–$6,200$14.4–$43.2Details →
Minnesota$2,300–$6,800$15.75–$47.25Details →
Mississippi$1,900–$5,500$12.75–$38.25Details →
Missouri$2,000–$5,900$13.5–$40.5Details →
Montana$2,200–$6,400$14.7–$44.1Details →
Nebraska$2,000–$5,800$13.35–$40.05Details →
Nevada$2,300–$6,800$15.6–$46.8Details →
New Hampshire$2,400–$7,000$16.05–$48.15Details →
New Jersey$2,600–$7,500$17.4–$52.2Details →
New Mexico$2,000–$6,000$13.8–$41.4Details →
New York$2,800–$8,300$19.05–$57.15Details →
North Carolina$2,000–$6,000$13.95–$41.85Details →
North Dakota$2,100–$6,100$14.1–$42.3Details →
Ohio$2,100–$6,100$14.1–$42.3Details →
Oklahoma$1,900–$5,700$13.05–$39.15Details →
Oregon$2,400–$7,200$16.5–$49.5Details →
Pennsylvania$2,200–$6,600$15.3–$45.9Details →
Rhode Island$2,500–$7,400$17.1–$51.3Details →
South Carolina$2,000–$6,000$13.8–$41.4Details →
South Dakota$2,000–$5,900$13.65–$40.95Details →
Tennessee$2,000–$5,900$13.65–$40.95Details →
Texas$2,100–$6,200$14.25–$42.75Details →
Utah$2,200–$6,400$14.85–$44.55Details →
Vermont$2,300–$6,900$15.9–$47.7Details →
Virginia$2,200–$6,600$15.15–$45.45Details →
Washington$2,500–$7,500$17.25–$51.75Details →
West Virginia$2,000–$5,800$13.35–$40.05Details →
Wisconsin$2,200–$6,400$14.7–$44.1Details →
Wyoming$2,000–$6,000$13.95–$41.85Details →

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fence cost on average?

Nationally, installing a fence costs about $2,200 to $6,500 for about 150 linear feet of 6-foot privacy fence — roughly 15–45 per linear foot. Your actual price depends on size, materials, and local labor rates.

Which states are cheapest and most expensive for a fence?

Labor and material costs are lowest in states like Mississippi and highest in states like Hawaii, where the same project can cost 40–60% more. Use the table below to see the estimate for your state.

What affects the cost of a fence?

Fence cost depends on linear footage, height, and material — chain-link and wood are cheaper, while vinyl, aluminum, and composite cost more. Gates, sloped or rocky terrain, post setting in concrete, and tearing out an old fence all raise the price.

Sources & method

Each state estimate is the national installed-cost range adjusted by a regional cost index that reflects local construction labor and material costs. Figures are 2026 planning estimates, not quotes — confirm with local bids.