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Fence Cost by State in 2026
Fence installation cost by US state in 2026: national average, most expensive states and how wood fence prices vary.
A 200 ft wood fence averages $6,240 nationally, but the state changes that by 20-30%. Here are the real 2026 numbers for fence pricing.
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Fence cost by state 2026
A 200 ft wood fence averages $6,240 nationally ($3,560-$10,120; ~$10-$30/LF). The West runs 22% above average and the Southeast 13% below.
National average and state spread
A 200 linear ft wood fence averages $6,240 nationally (range $3,560-$10,120; roughly $10-$30 per linear ft). The West runs about 22% above average ($7,600 in California, Washington) and the Northeast about 9% above. The Southeast runs 13% below ($5,400 in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia), the Southwest 10% below (Texas, Oklahoma) and the Midwest 7% below.
- 200 ft wood fence: $6,240 avg ($3,560-$10,120)
- Per linear ft: ~$10-$30
- West: +22%; Northeast: +9%
- Southeast: -13%; Southwest: -10%; Midwest: -7%
Adjusting your fence budget
Estimate with the fence calculator at national rates, then apply the state index (national × index ÷ 100). For a $6,240 national fence, California lands around $8,400 and Mississippi around $5,300. Material (wood vs vinyl vs chain link) changes the price more than the state.