Vinyl fence cost: per foot, by yard size and by state
A typical backyard, 150 ft of fence: about $10,300 to $12,100, typically $10,900. That's a new 5 to 6 foot vinyl (PVC) privacy fence with full slats, priced by the foot, plus the contractor's overhead, profit and sales tax. Everything in, it runs $68.50 to $80.25 a linear ft.
Anthony Hicks30+ years in construction. Updated November 5, 2026.
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What it costs
| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| A small yard, 100 ft of fence | $6,800 to $8,100 |
| A typical backyard, 150 ft of fence | $10,300 to $12,100 |
| A large yard, 250 ft of fence | $17,100 to $20,250 |
About $68.50 to $80.25 a linear ft, everything in.
Totals include the contractor's overhead and profit (20%) and the state's average sales tax. Prices as of November 2026.
What’s in these numbers
Each total is a typical job, priced the way a contractor’s estimate is priced:
- A new vinyl privacy fence, 5 to 6 feet high, full slats, by the linear foot.
- Overhead and profit: 20%, the standard markup on a contractor’s estimate.
- Sales tax on the materials, at the state’s average rate.
Not in them: gates, a lattice top, taller fence, tearing out an old fence, a survey and permits.
Vinyl, wood or chain link
On the same yards, priced the same way:
| Yard | Vinyl privacy, 5 to 6 ft | Treated wood privacy, 5 to 6 ft | Chain link, 4 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $6,800 to $8,100 | $3,250 to $4,450 | $2,250 to $2,950 |
| 150 ft | $10,300 to $12,100 | $4,850 to $6,700 | $3,400 to $4,400 |
| 250 ft | $17,100 to $20,250 | $8,100 to $11,200 | $5,600 to $7,300 |
Totals include the contractor’s overhead and profit (20%) and the state’s average sales tax. The fence installation cost guide has wood and cedar by state, and the chain link fence cost guide chain link.
What moves the price
- Height. A 7 to 8 foot fence takes taller panels and longer posts.
- Style. Full privacy slats, a lattice top, open pickets and split rail are each priced differently.
- Gates. Walk gates and drive gates are priced on their own.
- The ground. Slopes, rock and roots slow the post holes.
- Where you live. Pick your state in the box above.
Common questions
How much does a vinyl fence cost per foot?
$68.50 to $80.25 a linear ft for a 5 to 6 foot vinyl privacy fence, with overhead, profit and sales tax included.
How much is 200 feet of vinyl fence?
About $13,700 to $16,100 for a 5 to 6 foot privacy fence, by the price per foot above, before gates.
How much to fence a backyard in vinyl?
About $10,300 to $12,100 for 150 feet, typically $10,900.
Is vinyl fence more than wood?
On the same 150 feet, about $10,300 to $12,100 for vinyl against $4,850 to $6,700 for treated wood, both 5 to 6 feet high.