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Fence Installation cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Fence Installation figure in Philadelphia is about $41 per linear foot, about 16% above the national figure of $35.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$41

per linear foot

Fair price range: $21 to $87

On the low end
$21
On the high end
$87

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Material
  2. Height
  3. Terrain
  4. Permit fees
  5. Gate count

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose wood over vinyl if budget matters
  2. Ask whether the permit is included
  3. Call 811 before any digging, it is free
  4. Reuse existing posts when possible
  5. Get per-foot and lump-sum bids

Fence Installation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Philadelphia, PA$41
$21 to $87
National typical$35
$18 to $75
Pittsburgh, PA$34
$17 to $72
Allentown, PA$38
$20 to $81
Erie, PA$30
$16 to $65
Ann Arbor, MI$38
$20 to $81
Everett, WA$39
$20 to $84

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Questions people ask

Fence Installation in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Fence Installation typically costs about $41 per linear foot, with most prices between $21 and $87.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Fence Installation earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 16% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.