What homeowners actually paid for fencing or walls in New England
Fencing or walls ran 25% above the national median in New England, where hired owners reported $5,000 (US: $4,000), about $5,500 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $2,500 at the 25th percentile to $10,000 at the 75th (4.0×, n=71), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 1 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $400 (n=30).
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 71 | $1,320 | $2,750 | $5,500 | $10,990 | $15,390 |
| Did it themselves | 30 | $220 | $220 | $440 | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 101 | $220 | $970 | $3,300 | $7,700 | $15,390 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New England vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did fencing or walls cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,000 (about $5,500 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,500 and $10,000, from 71 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 71 records, fewer than the national 1,117, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 4.0×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.