The cost to have a fence installed varies widely depending on several factors including the type of material, the length and height of the fence, labor costs, and any additional features like gates.

Average Cost Range

• The average U.S. homeowner spends about $3,221 on fence installation, with most spending between $1,857 and $4,764

• Nationally, the average cost ranges from $1,000 to $7,000 , with a typical average around $4,000

• Cost per linear foot generally ranges from $6 to $50 , averaging about $23 per linear foot depending on material and style

Cost by Fence Material (per linear foot)

Material| Typical Cost Range
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Chain-link| $8 – $40
Wood| $10 – $45
Vinyl (PVC)| $15 – $40
Aluminum| $17 – $90
Steel| $17 – $90
Composite| $11 – $45
Privacy Fence| $25 – $40
Wrought Iron| $25 – $55
Concrete| $10 – $30

Privacy fences tend to be more expensive due to more material use, while chain-link fences are among the most affordable

Other Cost Considerations

• Gates typically add around $150 or more per opening

• Labor usually accounts for about 50% of the total cost , averaging around $1,600

• Additional factors affecting cost include terrain difficulty, fence height (higher fences cost more), and prep work such as stump removal or land leveling

• Larger yards require more linear feet of fencing, increasing total cost. For example, a 1/4 acre lot might need about 220 linear feet costing around $4,850 on average

Summary

To install a typical residential fence, expect to pay between $1,800 and $5,000 , with an average around $3,200 to $4,000. The exact cost depends heavily on the fence material, size, height, and labor required. Budgeting around $20 to $50 per linear foot is a reasonable estimate for most projects