Fence Costs & Pricing
What a fence costs in 2026 by material, height, and length — with a transparent per-linear-foot breakdown. Below are the Ballpark Lab guides in this topic — each one pairs plain-English answers with the calculator that gives you the number.
Privacy Fence Cost in 2026: Wood vs. Vinyl
A 6-ft privacy fence costs $20–$50/lf in wood or $26–$58/lf in vinyl installed in 2026 — roughly $4,950 vs. $6,000 for 150 ft at mid-range prices.
Updated July 6, 2026
Costs & pricingHow Much Does a Fence Cost in 2026?
Most fences run $14–$72 per linear foot installed in 2026 — about $3,600 to $7,800 for a typical 150-ft yard. Pricing by material, height, and the extras.
Updated July 6, 2026
Costs & pricingChain-Link Fence Cost in 2026
Chain-link is the cheapest fence in 2026: $10–$36 per linear foot installed at 4–6 ft, or about $2,700–$3,600 for a 150-ft yard. Here's the full pricing.
Updated July 6, 2026